Gravity "powers" all of the following processes of the hydrological cycle except ________________.

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Gravity does not directly power transpiration, which is the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere through their leaves. Transpiration is powered by the sun's energy and the process of photosynthesis. Gravity does, however, play a role in regulating the movement of water within plants and the uptake of water from soils.

Gravity "Powers" All of the Following Processes of the Hydrological