This week you learned about the interactions between Earth's atmosphere and oceans. You discovered there is a close connection that exists between the two, and how they both influence Earth's climate. You were introduced to our planet's global wind systems, as well as its surface and deep ocean currents. You learned why the wind and ocean currents rarely travel in a straight line. You also learned that convection currents in both the atmosphere and ocean are responsible for circulating the sun's heat and energy throughout our planet.