The sun
The sun
It affects how warm the atmosphere is.
It affects how warm the atmosphere is.
Solar energy provides heat. It makes the atmosphere warm.
Movement, waves, and sunlight
Static electricity, caused by the movement of the atmosphere.
These energy sources are the movement of water molecules and the temperature.
Gravity, which keeps us grounded and affects our balance and movement; Friction, which provides resistance when walking or driving; and Air resistance, which affects our speed and energy expenditure when moving through the air.
Weather is primarily caused by the movement of air masses in the atmosphere, driven by temperature and pressure differences. Wind energy is generated by the uneven heating of Earth's surface, which creates air movement. This wind energy influences weather patterns by transporting heat and moisture around the globe.
Nearly anything that produces light will also produce heat.
The primary source of energy that drives winds in the atmosphere and currents in the oceans is the sun. Solar energy heats the Earth's surface unevenly, creating temperature and pressure differences that lead to the movement of air and water. The rotation of the Earth also plays a role in shaping the patterns of winds and currents.
The sun affects Earth by providing heat and light for life to exist, driving weather patterns through its energy input, influencing climate dynamics, and creating day and night cycles through its rotation.