The Sun is the primary source of energy that drives all the biogeochemical cycles on Earth. Which statement best describes how t
he Sun’s energy powers the water cycle? A.
Plants require energy from the Sun to perform photosynthesis.
B.
The Sun's heat reflects off ice sheets near the polar caps, reducing the overall temperature of Earth.
C.
Heat from the Sun drives evaporation, turning water on Earth's surface into water vapor.
D.
Energy from the Sun provides the warmth necessary for cold-blooded animals to survive.
C) Heat from the Sun drives evaporation, turning water on Earth's surface into water vapor.
Explanation:
The question is discussing water cycle, so the answer must be something to do with water. Option A talks about to photosynthesis in plants, which is not directly related to the water cycle. Option B discusses earth temperature, which is again not related to the water cycle. Finally, option D talks about the living requirements for cold blooded, again not related to water cycle. That leaves option C.
Autotrophs, which also called producers are the organisms which are able to produce the more complex substances like proteins fats and carbohydrates from what is around them (the sun and also carbon dioxide and water...)
Natural selection occurs when some of those traits help some individuals survive and reproduce more than others. That causes their genes to become more common in the population over time, and it's the way species evolve to adapt to changes in their environment.
