Question

The resource speaks of the atmosphere as if it were living. In the sense that as the earth's surface is heated by the light from the sun, it is heated unequally. Describe how this heat energy is redistributed globally.

Answer 1

Heat is redistributed globally by convection as hot air and water travels toward cooler areas. It is also redistributed through conduction as the heat transfers through the ground, air, and water towards cooler areas.