What mainly drives Earth's climate and ecosystem processes?

Radiant energy from the Sun.

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Why: The Sun's radiant energy powers Earth's climate and ecosystems. It is the main input to Earth's energy budget.

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Answer: Radiant energy from the Sun. The Sun's radiant energy powers Earth's climate and ecosystems. It is the main input to Earth's energy budget.

  1. Energy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy
    The Earth's climate and ecosystems processes are driven primarily by radiant energy from the Sun.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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