What is the major source of energy that powers the movement of water throughout the environment?

Answer 1

The main source of energy in the water cycle is the sun/Solar radiation (sunlight).
the source of energy that drives the water cycle is the sun because since the sun's heat makes the water evaporate which will led to the whole process of the water cycle and the process will keep on repeating.
The water cycle or hydrologic cycle is driven by both short wave radiation from the sun, and long wave (infrared) radiation from the earth.

Answer 2

Solar energy from the sun's rays drives the water cycle. Heat from Sol, our sun, supplies the energy that drives the water cycle. The energy enters Earth's sphere as radiant energy (electromagnetic energy - 'photons' in quantum speak), largely in visible wavelengths. Some of this inbound energy is reflected back out, mainly by clouds, snow, and ice, and this reflection is Earth's albedo. (Hint: We see our moon by its albedo!) Much of this inbound radiant energy is absorbed and that Earth matter that absorbs this energy is heated. This heating creates a temperature differential which is the water cycle driver.

Answer 3

The sun because without the sun the Water Cycle could not work

Answer 4

Solar energy helps in evaporation. It drives the water cycle.

Answer 5

Solar energy drives water cycle. It increases the rate of evaporation.

Answer 6

Sun supplies the energy. It drives water cycle.

Answer 7

Moon and sun causes ocean currents. they determine direction of wind.

Answer 8

The radiation we receive from the Sun.

Answer 9

Sun light provides energy .

Answer 10

The sun