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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The hydrologic cycle, also known as the water cycle, is driven by solar energy in the form of evaporation, and gravity, which causes precipitation and the movement of water through the cycle. The moon does have some influence on the cycle through its gravitational pull, but it is not a primary driver. Mechanical and chemical energy have roles in some aspects of the cycle, but they are not the primary drivers.

The Hydrologic Cycle Is Driven Primarily by