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Energy in the Atmosphere

Question 1 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S1-Nelson

How does convection occur in the troposphere?

Answer
A
The Sun’s rays heat Earth’s surface.
B
Warm air rises and cool air sinks.
C
The warm ground heats the air above it.
D
The Sun’s electromagnetic waves reflect off clouds.

Explanation

Convection transfers heat through the movement of a fluid, such as air. In the troposphere, warm, less-dense air rises while cooler, denser air sinks, creating circulating currents. So the correct choice is “Warm air rises and cool air sinks.”

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