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

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Responses

plant growth
plant growth

conduction to air, which then rises in convection
conduction to air, which then rises in convection

animal activity
animal activity

radiation of infrared energy
radiation of infrared energy

glacial motion
glacial motion

evaporation

Answer 1

The three correct ways in which heat energy leaves the surface of land masses are:

1. Conduction to air, which then rises in convection
2. Radiation of infrared energy
3. Evaporation

These processes allow heat energy to escape from the land surface into the atmosphere and beyond.