Question

Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called ?

A Conduction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Convection Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Absorption Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Advection Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Advection, in atmospheric science, change in a property of a moving mass of air because the mass is transported by the wind to a region where the property has a different value (e.g., the change in temperature when a warm air mass moves into a cool region).

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