Hydrosphere

Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Evapotranspiration

The hydrological cycle includes evaporation (water turning to vapor), condensation (vapor forming clouds), precipitation (rain/snow), and evapotranspiration (water release by plants). Photosynthesis is not part of the water cycle.

Angular height of sun, Ocean currents, Winds, Geographical location

Sea water temperature is affected by angular height of sun (latitude), ocean currents (warm/cold), winds (continental/oceanic), and geographical location (landlocked vs open seas). Moon phases affect tides, not temperature.

Winds

Sea waves are primarily created by winds. While earthquakes, gravitational forces, and other factors can also create waves, wind is the main factor causing the regular wave motion we observe on ocean surfaces.

Gravitational forces of sun and moon

Tides and ebbs are caused by the gravitational forces of the sun and moon. These celestial bodies pull the ocean water, causing it to rise (tide) and fall (ebb) in a regular pattern.