Of the three mechanisms of heat transfer, which is the only one that does not operate in the interior of Earth?

A) Convection
B) Radiation
C) Conduction


Answer: B

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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A) hear storm noises much more clearly. B) infer the movement of air within a storm. C) see through hills and mountains. D) interrogate much larger sectors of the atmosphere than was possible with conventional radar.

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