Question
Radiation transfers energy from the Sun to various parts of the Earth and its atmosphere. What process is driven by this transfer of energy?
A.
the constant pattern of ocean tides
B.
the movement of tectonic plates across Earth's surface
C.
the global circulation of the atmosphere and oceans
D.
the spinning of Earth on its axis
A.
the constant pattern of ocean tides
B.
the movement of tectonic plates across Earth's surface
C.
the global circulation of the atmosphere and oceans
D.
the spinning of Earth on its axis
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **C. the global circulation of the atmosphere and oceans**.
The transfer of energy from the Sun drives the processes that lead to atmospheric and oceanic circulation, influencing weather patterns and climate.
The transfer of energy from the Sun drives the processes that lead to atmospheric and oceanic circulation, influencing weather patterns and climate.