Question

What effect do you think thermal energy and the transfer of heat in Earth’s interior have on the surface of the planet?

A.
They cause the seasons to change.
B.
They cause the plates to move around.
C.
They cause the average global temperature to rise.

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

The sun's radiation strikes the ground, thus warming the rocks. As the rock's temperature rises due to conduction, heat energy is released into the atmosphere, forming a bubble of air which is warmer than the surrounding air. This bubble of air rises into the atmosphere.

Answer 2

Answer:

A

Explanation:

It’s cold in the winter

hot in the summer

and in spring it’s warm