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The transfer of heat through horizontal movement of air is called __________.

  1. A
    conduction
  2. B
    advection
  3. C
    variation
  4. D
    convection

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The primary mechanisms of atmospheric heat transfer include:
Advection: The transfer of heat through the horizontal movement of fluids or air masses (e.g., local winds like 'Loo').

Convection: The transfer of heat through the vertical movement of air currents or fluids.

Conduction: The transfer of heat between objects that are in direct physical contact with each other.

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The transfer of heat through horizontal movement of air is called __________.
A
conduction
B
advection
C
variation
D
convection

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