The sun provides a source of light for our planet, but it also plays an important role by heating the air and water, in turn causing atmospheric winds and ocean currents. The sun heats the air and water by __________.

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The sun provides a source of light for our planet, but it also plays an important role by heating the air and water, in turn causing atmospheric winds and ocean currents. The sun heats the air and water by __________.