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Explain how thermal energy is circulated in Earth's atmosphere. How does this energy impact the air molecules in the upper atmosphere? Use complete sentences in your response.

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the Earth is an interesting system of matter and energy that produces phenomena such as volcanoes glaciers Mountain rages oceans and continents as part of its functioning .on the other hand internal heat (from radioactive decay) Drive Plant tectonics and other solar energy supports ocean and atmospheric circulation and Aid erosion. the internal process that drive plate tectonics and Crustal Dynamics were described in the preceding chapter (radiogenic, heat production, mental convention). the tectonic system is the name given to the collection of internal activities by geologists. because water and its properties are the fundamental ingredients they referred to the complex of the solar powered external process ( atmosphere ocean circulation,erosion) as the hydraulic system.

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Explain how thermal energy is circulated in Earth's atmosphere.

Energy is transferred between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere in a variety of ways, including radiation, conduction, and convection. Conduction is one of the three main ways that heat energy moves from place to place. The other two ways heat moves around are radiation and convection.

How does this energy impact the air molecules in the upper atmosphere?

Air in the atmosphere acts as a fluid. The sun's radiation strikes the ground, thus warming the rocks. As the rock's temperature rises due to conduction, heat energy is released into the atmosphere, forming a bubble of air which is warmer than the surrounding air. This bubble of air rises into the atmosphere.

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