Which are examples of the transfer of thermal energy to the air around Earth by convection and conduction?(1 point)

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Thermal energy is transferred by radiation from the ground to the surrounding air and by conduction as the air rises higher in the atmosphere.
Thermal energy is transferred by radiation from the ground to the surrounding air and by conduction as the air rises higher in the atmosphere.

Thermal energy is transferred by convection as the Sun’s rays warm Earth’s surface and by conduction as this energy moves from the ground to the air.
Thermal energy is transferred by convection as the Sun’s rays warm Earth’s surface and by conduction as this energy moves from the ground to the air.

Thermal energy is transferred by conduction from the ground to the surrounding air and by convection as the air rises higher in the atmosphere.
Thermal energy is transferred by conduction from the ground to the surrounding air and by convection as the air rises higher in the atmosphere.

Thermal energy is transferred by conduction as the Sun’s rays warm Earth’s surface and by convection as this energy moves from the ground to the air.

Answer 1

The correct example of the transfer of thermal energy to the air around Earth by convection and conduction is:

Thermal energy is transferred by conduction from the ground to the surrounding air and by convection as the air rises higher in the atmosphere.

This response correctly describes the processes: conduction occurs when heat is transferred from the ground (which is warmed by the Sun) to the air in direct contact with it, while convection refers to the movement of warmer air (which becomes less dense) rising and being replaced by cooler air.