Heating of the Atmosphere

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What is the transfer of thermal energy through a material?

A gradual increase in the average global temperature is:

What is the process of the warming of the Earth due to gases absorbing and reradiating thermal energy?

When warm air rises this is occurring:

What amount of the suns energy reaches Earth?

An ice cube melting on a hot sidewalk is an example of:

What is the transfer of thermal energy by circulation or movement of a liquid or a gas?

A convection current occurs when warm air rises and: