Process that Cools a planet Flashcards
1
Q
Convection
A
Transportation of thermal energy, as hot material rises and cool material falls in the mantle, creating a circular convection.
2
Q
Conduction
A
Transportation of thermal energy from hot material touching cold material.
3
Q
Radiation
A
Transportation of thermal energy as light
4
Q
What three things cool the planet?
A
- Convection
- Conduction
- Radiation
5
Q
what layer of the earth does convection happen?
A
mantle
6
Q
what layer of earth does conduction happen?
A
lithosphere
7
Q
what layer of earth does radiation happen?
A
surface
