The atmosphere near the earth's surface is "heated from below." Which of the following does not significantly contribute to this heating _____________________?
Correct answer: D. Heat energy from the earth's interior
- A. Conduction of heat upward from a hot surface
- B. Convection from a hot surface
- C. Absorption of infrared energy that has been radiated from the surface
- D. Heat energy from the earth's interior
Explanation
The surface warms the lower atmosphere through conduction, convection and absorption of outgoing infrared radiation. Heat from Earth's interior is negligible compared with solar energy at the surface.
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