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Question
The earth receives heat from the sun by ______.
Options
radiation
white
conduction
blue
convection
bad conductor
good conductor
black
reflection
Solution
The earth receives heat from the sun by radiation.
Explanation:
Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, such as light and infrared radiation. These waves travel through the vacuum of space, without the need for a medium, and reach the Earth, where they are absorbed, warming the planet.
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