How is energy transfered through the atmosphere?

Question

How is energy transfered through the atmosphere?

Answer 1

The source of heat for our planet is the sun. The sun's energy moves through space, then through the earth's atmosphere and finally reaches the earth's surface. The sun's radiation warms the earth's atmosphere and surface and becomes heat energy. This heat energy is transferred through the atmosphere by one of three mechanisms:

1. Radiation

2. Conduction

3. Convection

Radiation

This type of heat transfer can be observed on sunny days. You face will feel warm when you are standing in the sun. The sunlight is absorbed by your face and warms you face, without warming the air around you. The energy from the sun that is absorbed by your face is called radiant energy or radiation. Radiation is the transfer of this heat energy by electromagnetic waves.

Answer 2

i got convection from someone but im not sure if they are right but im putting that on my answer though...