Biology

The correct answer is: C.temperature

Explanation:

Temperature plays a crucial role in the water cycle because it directly affects the state of water (solid, liquid, or gas). The changes in temperature cause water to:

1.Evaporate into water vapor when heated by the sun (liquid → gas).

2.Condense into liquid water when it cools in the atmosphere (gas → liquid).

3.Freeze into ice when temperatures drop below 0°C (32°F) (liquid → solid).

4.Melt into liquid when the temperature rises above freezing (solid → liquid).

Temperature changes also drive the movement of water between different stages of the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and freezing.

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