Practice mode Everyday Science

The atmosphere near Earth’s surface is ‘heated from below’. Which of the following does NOT contribute significantly to this heating?

Correct answer D. Heat energy from the earth’s interior

Explanation

Heat flowing from Earth's interior is tiny compared with solar energy absorbed by the surface, which warms the air through conduction, convection and infrared radiation.

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