What is the primary method of heat transfer from Earth's inner core to the mantle?

Earth's Climate and Atmospheric Dynamics

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Conduction
Diffusion
Convection
Radiation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do convection currents in a pot of water compare to those in Earth's mantle?
They are completely different processes.
They both involve heat rising and cooler material sinking.
They occur at the same speed.
They only occur in liquids.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does radiation play in warming Earth's atmosphere?
It has no effect on Earth's temperature.
It transfers energy from the sun to Earth's surface.
It directly heats the Earth's core.
It cools the atmosphere.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the equator warmer than the poles?
The equator receives more direct sunlight.
The poles are covered in ice.
The equator has more landmass.
The equator is closer to the sun.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the global patterns of air movement on Earth?
Uniform heating of Earth's surface.
Uneven heating due to Earth's tilt and shape.
The rotation of the moon.
The presence of oceans.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Earth's axial tilt affect seasonal changes?
It causes the Earth to spin faster.
It results in varying amounts of sunlight reaching different areas.
It has no effect on seasons.
It makes the equator colder.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to air near the equator in terms of density and movement?
It moves towards the poles.
It becomes less dense and rises.
It becomes denser and sinks.
It remains stationary.
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