How does energy provided by the sun influence global patterns of atmospheric movement and the temperature?

Auatmosphere-the gaseous envelope surrounding the earth; the air. Notes: The energy provided by the sun influences global patterns in atmospheric movement by the fact that the sun's energy(which is thermal energy; heat) heats up the air, water, and land which effects the wind in the atmosphere.

Explanation:

i think that d. wind is the answer.   i missed the question when i answered a. currents.