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Which are ways in which heat energy leaves the surface of land masses? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses
plant growth
plant growth
glacial motion
glacial motion
animal activity
animal activity
radiation of infrared energy
radiation of infrared energy
conduction to air, which then rises in convection
conduction to air, which then rises in convection
evaporation
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Correct answers (three):
- Radiation of infrared energy — the surface emits longwave (thermal) radiation to the atmosphere and space.
- Conduction to air, which then rises in convection — sensible heat is transferred to the air by conduction at the surface and carried away by convective air motions.
- Evaporation — latent heat is taken from the surface when water evaporates, removing heat energy.
Why the others are not selected: plant growth and animal activity store or redistribute small amounts of energy chemically/biologically rather than being primary heat-loss mechanisms for the land surface; glacial motion is driven by ice dynamics and not a main pathway for surface heat loss.
- Radiation of infrared energy — the surface emits longwave (thermal) radiation to the atmosphere and space.
- Conduction to air, which then rises in convection — sensible heat is transferred to the air by conduction at the surface and carried away by convective air motions.
- Evaporation — latent heat is taken from the surface when water evaporates, removing heat energy.
Why the others are not selected: plant growth and animal activity store or redistribute small amounts of energy chemically/biologically rather than being primary heat-loss mechanisms for the land surface; glacial motion is driven by ice dynamics and not a main pathway for surface heat loss.
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