The image shows ocean waves. Ocean waves are caused by wind blowing near the surface of the water.

Surface ocean waves are evidence of energy transfer. Between which of Earth's spheres is energy transferred to create surface ocean waves?
A.
the geosphere and the hydrosphere
B.
the hydrosphere and the biosphere
C.
the biosphere and the geosphere
D.
the atmosphere and the hydrosphere

1 answer

The correct answer is D. the atmosphere and the hydrosphere.

Wind (from the atmosphere) blows across the surface of the water (the hydrosphere), transferring energy and creating surface ocean waves.