Which of the Following Energy Sources Drives the Hydrologic Cycle

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following energy sources drives the hydrologic cycle?

• A) internal heat energy
• B) river flow
• C) wind energy
• D) solar energy
• E) gravity

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Definitions:

Primary

Refers to first in order, importance, or original sources of information obtained directly from first-hand experience or research.

Economies of Scope

Cost advantages that a business experiences by producing a wider variety of products, rather than specializing in the production or provision of a single product or service.

Diseconomies of Scale

A point at which a company grows so large that the costs per unit increase with the increase in production.

Experience Curve Effects

The reduction in unit costs of production as output increases, typically due to gained efficiencies and learning over time.