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 movement of tectonic plates across Earth's surface
B.
the spinning of Earth on its axis
C.
the global circulation of the atmosphere and oceans
D.
the constant pattern of ocean tides
A.
the movement of tectonic plates across Earth's surface
B.
the spinning of Earth on its axis
C.
the global circulation of the atmosphere and oceans
D.
the constant pattern of ocean tides
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The process driven by the transfer of energy from the Sun to various parts of the Earth and its atmosphere is:
**C. the global circulation of the atmosphere and oceans.**
This energy transfer plays a crucial role in driving weather patterns, ocean currents, and overall climate systems.
**C. the global circulation of the atmosphere and oceans.**
This energy transfer plays a crucial role in driving weather patterns, ocean currents, and overall climate systems.