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How does radiation transfer thermal energy from the Sun to Earth?

Answer 1

Sample Response: Radiation transfers thermal energy from the Sun to Earth by electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves can transfer energy with or without matter.

Answer 2

Heat is transferred to the surface of the Earth from the hot Earth's core by conduction and from radiation from the Sun. The atmosphere is heated by absorption of some of the electromagnetic radiation from the Sun, and contact with the warm surface of the land and water.