Which of the following forms of energy causes water to evaporate from water bodies?

Light energy

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Sound energy

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Heat energy

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Chemical energy

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Solution

The correct option is C
Heat energy

During evaporation, water is converted from its liquid state to gaseous state. For this heat energy is required. E.g. heating caused due to Sun causes water in various water bodies to evaporate, which in turn drives the water cycle.

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Which of the following forms of energy causes water to evaporate from water bodies?

The correct option is C Heat energy During evaporation, water is converted from its liquid state to gaseous state. For this heat energy is required. E.g. heating caused due to Sun causes water in various water bodies to evaporate, which in turn drives the water cycle.

The correct option is C
Heat energy

During evaporation, water is converted from its liquid state to gaseous state. For this heat energy is required. E.g. heating caused due to Sun causes water in various water bodies to evaporate, which in turn drives the water cycle.