Topic 3 - Atmosphere

Question 1

Vertical heat transfer

Answer 1

Radiation - land radiates heat back out to space through the use of long-wave radiation.

Convection - warm air is forced to rise as part of convection currents. The rising warm air is replaced by colder, descending air.

Conduction - energy is transferred through contact.

Question 2

Horizontal heat transfer

Answer 2

Ocean currents e.g. North Atlantic Drift
Winds
Hurricanes - latent heat