What are atmospheric circulation?

the atmospheric patterns influence the ocean circulation patterns.

seasonal shifts in the suns position and changes in the temperature of oceans

At the equator, warm air rises and moves north and south toward cooler poles. As the warm, moist tropical air rises, it cools and loses moisture as rain. The cooler and drier air then descends...

by producing winds that distribute heat and moisture.

Atmospheric- Pressure systems, Oceans- warm and cold currents.