Question
What drives the circulation of air in the atmosphere?(1 point)
Responses
conduction
condensation
evaporation
convection
Responses
conduction
condensation
evaporation
convection
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is **convection**.
Convection is the process by which heat is transferred through the movement of air (or fluids). In the atmosphere, warm air rises and creates areas of lower pressure, while cooler air moves in to fill that space, driving the circulation of air.
Convection is the process by which heat is transferred through the movement of air (or fluids). In the atmosphere, warm air rises and creates areas of lower pressure, while cooler air moves in to fill that space, driving the circulation of air.