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Solar energy warms gases that make up the air.
Solar energy warms gases that make up the air.
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.
The ground warms the air just above it.
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The statement that best describes how the atmosphere gains energy by convection is:
Air warmed by the ground rises.
This illustrates the process of convection, where warm air becomes less dense and rises, allowing cooler air to take its place, facilitating the transfer of energy within the atmosphere.
