What causes rain? Question 42 options: The ground absorbs energy from the sun and releases it as heat; the heat warms the air at the ground; the warm air rises; the rising air warms more; and the warmer air releases its water The ground absorbs energy from underground thermal water and releases the energy in the water as heat; the heat warms the air at the ground; the warm air rises; the rising air cools; and the cool air releases its water The ground absorbs energy from the sun and releases it as heat; the heat warms the air at the ground; the warm air rises; the rising air cools; and the cool air releases its water Solar energy hits water molecules in the atmosphere; the water moleules absorb the energy and vibrate more; this makes them heavier and they fall to the ground as water