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where does the energy come from that drives convection in the atmosphere and oceans? wind water clouds sun
Convection in the atmosphere and oceans is driven by energy from the sun. The sun's heat causes uneven heating of the Earth's surface, leading to temperature differences. These temperature differences create density differences, which drive the movement of air (in the atmosphere) and water (in the oceans) through convection. Wind is a result of air movement due to temperature differences (which are caused by the sun's energy), water is the medium of convection in oceans but not the energy source, and clouds are formed from water vapor (again, the sun's energy is involved in the water cycle but clouds themselves are not the energy source for convection).
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