The document discusses various ways that energy is transferred within the atmosphere and between the atmosphere and oceans/land. It describes how the sun's radiation is absorbed, reflected, scattered, or transmitted by gases in the atmosphere. Thermal energy is also transferred via conduction, convection, and radiation. Convection currents globally distribute heat. Prevailing winds are influenced by these currents. Ocean currents similarly redistribute warm and cold water around the world through processes like the global conveyor belt. Latent heat absorption and release also influences global climate patterns.