Drives most natural processes in the atmosphere, like the water cycle and weather phenomena.

Solar energy or energy from the sun drives most natural processes in the atmosphere. the heat from the sun causes air masses to rise. When hot air rises, cooler air rushes in to take its place, creating wind. Heat from the sun is needed to turn liquid water into vapor, setting in motion the process of evaporation, which leads to condensation and precipitation e.t.c.

Answera discharge of static electricity;