The planet Earth loses heat primarily by
A)conduction.
B)convection.
C)radiation.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

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The planet Earth loses heat primarily by radiation, which is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves. While some heat loss through conduction (transfer of heat through physical contact with another object) and convection (transfer of heat through the movement of fluids) occur, radiation is the main source of heat loss for the Earth.

The Planet Earth Loses Heat Primarily by