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Through conduction: the transfer of energy from matter touching another matter.

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Q: How is the atmosphere near the earth's surface warmed?
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What unnatural temperature increase in the atmosphere near Earths surface is called?

An unnatural temperature increase in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface is called global warming


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An unnatural temperature increase in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface is called global warming


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