How does the sun's energy power the water cycle? question 1 options: 1) solar flares melt glaciers. 2) solar energy reflects off the moon at night, causing evaporation. 3) solar winds move clouds. 4) heat from the sun's rays turns liquid water into vapor during the process of evaporation. how does the sun's energy power the carbon cycle? question 2 options: 1) heat from the sun causes plants to lose carbon dioxide in the process of transpiration. 2) animals use sunlight and oxygen in the process of respiration. 3) plants use sunlight and carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to power photosynthesis. 4) oceans use sunlight to absorb carbon dioxide form the atmosphere