1. The interactions of the atmosphere and the ocean create weather and _____ over the surface of the Earth.

The atmosphere is divided into four distinct layers. They are: Troposphere, Stratosphere, ___________ and the Thermosphere

1. The Sun’s rays are most concentrated when they are _______ to Earth’s surface.

1. After water masses leave the surface, they sink to a depth that is determined by the water’s _________.

1. The great ocean conveyor also regulates Earth’s _______.

1. The Sun’s light energy is not evenly ________ across Earth’s surface.

1. Rays that strike the Earth’s surface farther from the equator ______ _____ more over Earth’s surface.

1. Tropical cyclones are characterized by heavy rain, high winds, and a/an ___ (calm region) in the middle of the storm.

1. Uneven heating of Earth is the driving force behind wind and _____.