In creating global climate patterns, which of the following factors is most likely the primary cause of all of the other factors that are listed?
A) precipitation differences between tropical and polar regions
B) global ocean currents
C) global wind patterns
D) variation in the heating of Earth's surface

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Variation in the heating of Earth's surface is the primary cause of global climate patterns, including differences in precipitation, global ocean currents, and wind patterns. This variation is due to the angle at which sunlight hits different parts of the Earth, leading to temperature differences that drive these other factors.

In Creating Global Climate Patterns, Which of the Following Factors