The majority of the heat that is transferred from the earth to the atmosphere is transferred by:
A) radiation of heat into the atmosphere.
B) evaporation of water.
C) absorption by the lithosphere.
D) reflection of heat into space.

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Evaporation of water transfers heat from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere through the process of latent heat release when water vapor condenses.

The Majority of the Heat That Is Transferred from the Earth