Question 1: Weather and Climate Science:Atmosphere & Global Patterns Quiz

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What is the primary source of energy that drives Earth's weather systems and atmospheric circulation?

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The Sun's energy is the fundamental driver of Earth's weather. Uneven heating of the planet's surface creates temperature and pressure differences, which in turn initiate air movement and complex weather phenomena.

A. Cosmic rays originating from deep space

20%

B. Geothermal heat from the Earth's core

32%

C. The Moon's gravitational pull on the oceans

18%

D. Solar radiation absorbed by the Earth's surface

30%

What is the primary source of energy that drives Earth's weather systems and atmospheric circulation?

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