Question

Sun is the primary source of energy because:

• A. sunlight reaching the earth can heat the land, ocean, and atmosphere.
• B. cause the annual cycle of seasons and associated temperature changes
• C. a significant increase or decrease in the suns energy output would cause earth to warm or cool
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D all of the above

The sun is the primary source of energy for earth's climate system is the first of seven essential principles of climate sciences. Principle 1 sets the stage for understanding earth's climate system and energy balance.