solar radiation transpiration by plants heat from nearby land masses convection currents in the water
I gave my students this multiple choice question: What is the primary source of energy that causes evaporation of water from the surface of bodies of water?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- solar radiation
- transpiration by plants
- heat from nearby land masses
- convection currents in the water

Could you tell me which one is correct?

solar radiation