The water hyacinth is a floating plant that is believed to have entered New Orleans in
1884. It reproduces quickly, forming a dense mat and often jamming rivers and lakes. It
is on Florida's Exotic Pest Plant list. What conclusion can you draw about the water
hyacinth's effect on native water plants?
a) Native species use the water hyacinth for support as they grow
b) It blocks light and air from native species and impedes their growth.
c) It is a good companion plant for native species and helps them grow
d) Native species rely on the water hyacinth for protection from direct sunlight.

answer: the sun

explanation:

water cycle describes the evaporation of water from earth's surface, formation of clouds and precipitation water back onto the surface of earth. seventy percent of the earth is covered with water in the form of seas and oceans. the heat of the sun causes the evaporation of water from the surface of the ocean. the water vapors rise and condense to form water droplets. the collection of these water droplets form clouds which rain down again.

the evaporation of the oceans surface water as part of the water cycle is caused by the sun

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