Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called?
Correct answer: D. Advection
- A. Conduction
- B. Convection
- C. Absorption
- D. Advection
Explanation
Advection is the horizontal movement of heat or another atmospheric property by moving air. Convection mainly describes vertical transfer caused by rising warm air and sinking cool air.
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