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Does earth lose energy to space through conduction?

Answer 1

Not really. Energy is transferred through space by radiation.

In actuality, the radiation is a two-way street; Earth receives radiant energy from the Sun in addition to radiating energy outward. This is an illustration of a dynamic equilibrium (https://tutor.hix.ai).

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Answer 2

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The primary way in which Earth loses energy to space is not through conduction, but rather radiation, as it radiates infrared radiation into space.

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