Question

1. which of the following is the primary source of energy that drives weather and climate patterns on earth?

a. oceans
b. lakes
c. rivers
d. sun

1. which of the following is caused due to the uneven heating of earth’s surface?

a. air pressure differences and wind
b. calm weather and moderate temperatures
c. sunny skies and warm weather
d. cold fronts

1. how do ocean currents affect climate on earth?

a. they cause major storms to occur.
b. they cause all areas on earth to be the same temperature.
c. they help to move warm and cold water around the earth.
d. they slow down the processes of the water cycle.

1. what role does the atmosphere play in influencing earth’s temperature?

a. it absorbs all heat.
b. it traps some heat and allows some heat to escape.
c. it heats only the land.
d. it heats only the oceans.

1. true or false: the sun, hydrosphere, and atmosphere all interact to influence the earth’s weather and climate patterns.

a. true
b. false

Explanation:

1. The Sun is the primary source of energy that drives weather and climate patterns on Earth.
2. Air pressure differences and wind are caused due to the uneven heating of Earth's surface.
3. Ocean currents affect climate on Earth by causing major storms to occur.
4. The atmosphere traps some heat and allows some heat to escape.
5. The Sun, hydrosphere, and atmosphere all interact to influence the Earth's weather and climate patterns. This statement is True.

Answer:

1. d. Sun
2. a. Air pressure differences and wind
3. b. They cause major storms to occur.
4. b. It traps some heat and allows some heat to escape.
5. a. True