Taken as a whole, the large scale or general circulation patterns of the atmosphere exist:

A) because of the earth's rotation.
B) as a result of the different landforms on Earth's surface.
C) as nature's method of balancing heat energy differences.
D) as a cause of temperature contrasts.
E) as a result of Earth's motion through space.


C

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