The atmosphere is heated, for the most part, from ________.
A) above
B) below
C) the stratosphere
D) the thermosphere
E) none of the above

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The atmosphere is heated from below, primarily by the transfer of heat from the Earth's surface to the lower atmosphere through processes such as conduction, convection, and radiation. The sun also provides heat, but its energy is primarily absorbed by the Earth's surface and then transferred to the lower atmosphere. The stratosphere and thermosphere are higher layers of the atmosphere that are not directly involved in the heating of the lower atmosphere.

The Atmosphere Is Heated, for the Most Part, from ________