The amount of sun’s energy that hits an area helps determine the climate of that area. The Brazilian Rainforest has a tropical climate that averages of up to 300 mm of rain during some months. Which of the following best describes the role of the water cycle in determining the rainforest’s weather? A. Cool temperatures of the moist ground cause evaporation, then increased temperatures of the atmosphere form rain.

B. Hot temperatures causes the condensation and precipitation of water in rivers and streams.

C. Hot temperatures cause water to evaporate from rivers, then cooler temperatures of the upper atmosphere cause water vapor to change to precipitation.

D. Cool air near the rainforest floor causes liquid water to change to water vapor, then condensate to form precipitation.