The Hydrologic Cycle Is Driven Primarily by

question 150

Multiple Choice

The hydrologic cycle is driven primarily by

• A) solar energy and gravity
• B) solar energy and the moon
• C) solar and mechanical energy
• D) mechanical and chemical energy
• E) chemical energy and the moon

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