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The main method of thermal transference in the atmosphere is convection, conduction would only account for a fraction. Conduction works via hotter molecules transferring their energy to cooler molecules via the friction of collisions between molecules. As air has a very low molecular density conduction is poor therefore most atmospheric models will ignore it.
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Does the energy move from earths surface and atmosphere out of space through radiation conduction or convection?
conduction because there is more heat in space then there is in earth
Explain the three methods of heat transfer as they work to heat the earth and the earths atmosphere?
Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between molecules. In the Earth's atmosphere, conduction occurs as the Earth's surface heats up the air molecules in contact with it. Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of liquids or gases. In the Earth's atmosphere, convection currents are created as warm air rises and cool air sinks, leading to the transfer of heat. Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves. The Sun radiates heat through space and warms the Earth's surface and atmosphere when the electromagnetic waves are absorbed.
How does heat energy get from earths surface to air?
If the earth is warmer than the air, the air in contact with earth will heat the air by conduction. This now-warmer air expands and so can rise and be replaced by cooler air, which is heated in turn. This air movement is convection, so both conduction and convection allow energy to be transferred to the air above it. There is very little radiative heating of the air near the ground, but clouds do absorb (and reflect) heat from the earth by radiation in the infrared.
Does thermal heat have an effect on earths tides?
Thermal heat does not directly affect Earth's tides. Tides are primarily influenced by the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun. However, thermal heat can impact the density and circulation of ocean waters, which may indirectly influence tides in localized areas.
How are conduction and convection involved in warming or cooling the atmosphere?
"After the land and water absorb solar energy, several mechanisms of energy transfer a role in heating the air. On mechanism is *conduction*.. It is the energetic molecules from the land and water collide with molecules in the air that are close to the surface. There collisions transfer energy from the earths surface to the air. The temperature of the land or water beneath it. Then *convection* occurs as the air circulates and distributes the heat. as the lowest layer of air warms it expands , becoming less dense. so as the warm air rises and cooler air descends and takes its place close to the ground" straight from Science Focus 10 textbook page 380
How is energy transfered within the earths atmosphere and throughout the ocean?
by convection
Is the earth heated by the sun?
it is heated by conduction by the earths atmosphere
How is earth atmosphere warmed evenly?
Energy is transferred between the earths surface and the atmosphere via conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction is the process by which heat energy is transmitted through contact with neighboring molecules.
Does the energy move from earths surface and atmosphere out of space through radiation conduction or convection?
conduction because there is more heat in space then there is in earth
Explain two ways that earths atmosphere gets heated?
by convection and conduction
How does conduction help heat the earths atmosphere?
Well, honey, conduction is like a game of hot potato where molecules pass on heat by bumping into each other. So, when the sun's rays hit the Earth, the ground gets heated up and then transfers that heat to the air through conduction. It's like a giant cozy blanket keeping our atmosphere warm and toasty.
How does conduction affect earths atmosphere?
Conduction in Earth's atmosphere involves the transfer of heat through direct contact between molecules in the air and the Earth's surface. This process helps regulate temperature variations at different altitudes within the atmosphere and influences weather patterns. Additionally, conduction plays a role in redistributing heat energy received from the Sun across the Earth's surface, which ultimately affects climate dynamics.
What is the energy exchange between space the atmosphere and earths surface produce?
The energy exchange between space, the atmosphere, and Earth's surface produces a balance of incoming solar radiation and outgoing thermal radiation. Solar energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface, which then emits thermal radiation back into the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap some of this thermal radiation, leading to the warming of the Earth's surface.
How does a thermal form?
Thermal energy is generated when heat is produced by the movement of atoms and molecules in an object. This thermal energy can be transferred through conduction, convection, or radiation. The transfer of thermal energy helps to balance the temperature differences between objects in contact with each other.
How do geologists think earths atmosphere formed?
how do geologists think earths atmosphere is formed
What is the earths second layer of earths atmosphere?
STRATOSPHERE
How does Earths Atmosphere Gets Energy?
Earth's atmosphere gets energy primarily from the sun. Solar radiation heats the atmosphere, creating temperature gradients and driving weather patterns. Some energy is also exchanged between the atmosphere and the Earth's surface through processes like conduction, convection, and evaporation.
