JAMB Physics 2019 Objective — Question 39
Question 39 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The transfer of energy from the sun to the Earth's surface is known as
- A. evaporation
- B. convection
- C. radiationCorrect
- D. conduction
Explanation
Heat transfer from the sun to the earth is by radiation — the only method of heat transfer that does not require a material medium.
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