9. the flow of atmospheric water vapor is a major energy transport mechanism in earth’s climate system. the energy flow starts with the evaporation of water from ocean and land surfaces or transpiration by vegetation transferring energy [(from air to water and land surfaces or vegetation) (from water and land surfaces or vegetation to air)]. 10. atmospheric water vapor is often carried great distances before it condenses to liquid or solid cloud particles, thereby transporting huge quantities of [(sensible)(latent)] heat energy from one place to another.