Energy from Sun 4a. Students know the relative amount of incoming solar energy compared with Earth's internal energy and the energy used by society. Students know the fate of incoming solar radiation in terms of reflection, absorption, and photosynthesis. Students know how differential heating of Earth results in circulation patterns in the atmosphere and oceans that globally distribute the heat. Students know the relationship between the rotation of Earth and the circular motions of ocean currents and air in pressure centers.
Students know the origin and effects of temperature inversions.
Students know properties of ocean water such as, temperature and salinity, can be used to explain the layered structure of the oceans, the generation of horizontal and vertical ocean currents, and the geographic distribution of marine organisms. Students know the interaction of wind patterns, ocean currents, and mountain ranges results in the global pattern of latitudinal bands of rain forests and deserts. C. Weather 1. Students know the origin and effects of temperature inversions 6a. Patterns c. Forecasting 2.