How is energy transmitted to the ocean

Both of them are connected, and wind comes into this system to.

Explanation:

The ocean and atmosphere are connected. They work together to move heat and fresh water across the globe. Wind-driven and ocean-current circulations move warm water toward the poles and colder water toward the equator. ... The majority of the thermal energy at the Earth's surface is stored in the ocean.

The independent isn’t changes by the other variables and dependent the exact opposite. If you need help remembering just think of “independent woman” you don’t need a man. That’s what my teacher used to tell me