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How does conduction affect energy transfer in the atmosphere?

Answer 1

Conduction only affects the air in contact with the ground.

Since air is a poor conductor of heat, conduction has the least impact on energy transfer in the atmosphere; generally, only the first meter of the atmosphere in contact with the Earth will be impacted.

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Answer 2

Mila Bautista

Conduction in the atmosphere primarily occurs near the Earth's surface. It involves the transfer of heat through direct contact between molecules. This process is more effective in solids than in gases, so in the atmosphere, conduction has a minor role compared to convection and radiation.

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