Which statement best describes the driving force behind all the weather on Earth, from local weather systems to large-scale storms? A. The Sun heats the atmosphere unevenly, so temperatures and pressures are constantly equalizing. B. The ocean holds the heat of the Sun more efficiently and for longer periods than land. C. The Greenhouse Effect ensures that some of the Sun's heat is always trapped close to the Earth's surface. D. The Coriolis Effect curves the motion of wind due to the Earth's counter-clockwise rotation.

A. The Sun heats the atmosphere unevenly, so temperatures and pressures are constantly equalizing.

Explanation:

Solar energy is the most important force that stands as responsible for the occurrence of all the atmospheric changes on the Earth. The solar energy is received and reflected back by the earth's surface. The amount of solar energy is responsible for the occurrence of the water cycle, formation of the clouds, presence of humidity in the atmosphere. The Earth's temperature is maintained when the reradiated solar energy is absorbed by other gases.