Which process describes the warm ocean that transfers heat to the air above it?

• radiation
• convection
• reflection
• conduction

3 answers

Convection
Conduction of heat
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1. Which process describes the warm ocean that transfers heat to the air above it?
A: Conduction.

2. Use this sentence: On a summer day, the heat of the land heats the air, causing it to rise and spread before cooling over the ocean, creating a breeze.

How is thermal energy transferred when this happens?
A: Through convection.

3. Use this sentence: A student records the amount of sunlight that a plant receives each day for one week.

Which type of energy transfer is also being recorded?
A: Radiation.

4. Which increases the amount of thermal energy on Earth according to scientists?
A: An increase in greenhouse gases has trapped heat.

5. How are plants affected by an increase in thermal energy on Earth?
A: Plants produce more pollen.

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