The sun heats the earth through the process of
A) convection.
B) conduction.
C) radiation.
D) all of the above.

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The sun heats the earth through the process of radiation, which involves the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves. Convection and conduction involve the transfer of heat through a medium, such as air or a solid material, and are not directly responsible for the heating of the earth by the sun.

The Sun Heats the Earth Through the Process of