A student set up the model shown below to study the working of the water cycle. In the setup, the student observed that water droplets formed underneath the plastic sheet and inside the beaker. Beaker with hot water covered with plastic sheet with ice cubes on top.
Model of the Water Cycle

Based on the setup above, what is the role of hot water? (1 point)

Group of answer choices

Absorbing energy from the water vapors to cause condensation

Making the beaker hotter than the surrounding air to create the water cycle

Melting the ice on the plastic sheet to help cause condensation

Producing more water vapor for the water cycle