Question

Which are ways in which heat energy leaves the surface of land masses? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses

animal activity
animal activity

glacial motion
glacial motion

evaporation
evaporation

plant growth
plant growth

radiation of infrared energy
radiation of infrared energy

conduction to air, which then rises in convection

Answer 1

The three correct answers for how heat energy leaves the surface of land masses are:

1. **Evaporation** - Heat energy is used to convert water from liquid to vapor, resulting in a loss of heat from the surface.

2. **Radiation of infrared energy** - Land masses emit heat in the form of infrared radiation, losing energy to the atmosphere.

3. **Conduction to air, which then rises in convection** - Heat can conduct from the land surface to the air above it, and warmer air can rise, transferring heat away from the surface.

Therefore, the correct responses are evaporation, radiation of infrared energy, and conduction to air, which then rises in convection.