Question

Thermal energy is transferred by _________ The thermal energy transfer is from areas having a net radiation budget _________ to areas having a blank net radiation budget deficit.

Answer 1

Thermal energy is transferred by RADIATION. The thermal energy transfer is from areas having a net radiation budget DEFICIT to areas having a blank net.
Thermal energy is heat energy, so therefore the energy is transferred through radiation. Deficit is like a debt, or something owed