Which Energy Transfer Process Describes How the Earth Gets Energy

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which energy transfer process describes how the Earth gets energy from the Sun?

• A) Conduction
• B) Convection
• C) Radiation
• D) Thermal
• E) Earth does not get any energy from the Sun.

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