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Energy moves from the clouds to the air.
Energy moves from the clouds to the air.
Air warmed by the ground rises.
Air warmed by the ground rises.
Solar energy warms gases that make up the air.
Solar energy warms gases that make up the air.
The ground warms the air just above it.
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The correct statement that describes how the atmosphere gains energy by convection is:
Air warmed by the ground rises.
This process is a key aspect of convection, where warm air, being less dense, rises and allows cooler air to move in, creating a cycle of heat transfer.
