Question

ocean currents, prevailing wind patterns, and other atmospheric disturbances are initially caused by which of these?
a. differences in the phases of the moon
b. gravitational pull of the sun
c. uneven heating of earths surface
d. ozone layer depletion

Explanation:

Uneven heating of Earth's surface creates temperature and pressure differences. These differences drive wind patterns, which in turn drive ocean currents and other atmospheric disturbances. The moon's phases affect tides, the Sun's gravity mainly influences orbital motion and tides, and ozone depletion impacts UV radiation levels, not these large-scale ocean and atmospheric systems.

Answer:

C. uneven heating of Earth's surface