1. Think-Pair-Share The Sun warms the Earth’s atmosphere primarily because 1.The sunlight is absorbed by the atmosphere. 2.The light and heat that come from the Sun are absorbed by the atmosphere. 3.The sunlight is absorbed by the land and oceans. 4.The light and heat that come from the Sun are absorbed by the land and oceans. 5.The infrared light from the Sun warms the Earth. Best procedures: read quietly to yourself (so you don’t give any subconscious clues) As the instructor, we read it too, for timing, then ask if anyone needs more time If not, it’s time to vote simultaneously—use your fingers, right in front of your chest so others don’t see (anonymously)

2. The Sun’s energy creates wind because A.Sunlight is absorbed by the land and oceans which then heat up the lower atmosphere B.Sunlight is absorbed by the denser lower atmosphere which heats up C. Hotter air near the surface rises, causing convection D.The Earth’s surface heats up more at the equator than at the poles 1.D 2.A and C 3.B and C 4.A, C, and D 5.B, C, and D

3. Currents near the ocean’s surface are caused by A.Sunlight absorbed by the oceans B.Earth’s rotation C. Tides D.Winds 1.D 2.A and C 3.B and C 4.A, C, and D 5.B, C, and D

4. Hurricanes are powered by energy from 1.The strong winds near Earth’s equator 2.The energy of the ocean currents 3.The Sun’s light being absorbed by the oceans 4.The seasonal changes in the Sun’s radiation affecting the jet stream