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Which statement describes how the atmosphere gains energy by convection?(1 point)
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The ground warms the air just above it.
The ground warms the air just above it.

Solar energy warms gases that make up the air.
Solar energy warms gases that make up the air.

Air warmed by the ground rises.
Air warmed by the ground rises.

Energy moves from the clouds to the air.
Energy moves from the clouds to the air.

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Air warmed by the ground rises.

Convection is the transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (air). The ground heats the air, the warm air becomes buoyant and rises, carrying energy upward.