Question

How is the water cycle connected to the average temperature of the Earth's

atmosphere and the average temperature of the Earth's oceans? (This
should be in addition to what you just wrote about the Sun)
ITI

Answer 1

Through the water cycle, heat is exchanged and temperatures fluctuate. As water evaporates, for example, it absorbs energy and cools the local environment. As water condenses, it releases energy and warms the local environment. The water cycle also influences the physical geography of the Earth.