2. what role does gravity play in the water cycle?

Earth's gravity pulls matter downward, toward its center. It pulls precipitation down from clouds and pulls water downhill.

polar areas, such as antarctica or the south pole.

radiative zone

explanation    

radiative zone is the layer of the sun which energy is transferred away from the core by radiation. although, the core is the only part of the sun that produces an appreciable amount of heat through fusion. in fact, 99% of the energy produced by the sun takes place within 24% of the sun's radius.