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Q:

The transfer of heat in the atmosphere through the horizontal movement of the air is called:

  • 1
    Dispersion
  • 2
    Advection
  • 3
    Polarization
  • 4
    Reflection
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Answer : 2. "Advection"
Explanation :

The transfer of heat through the horizontal movement of air is called advection. Convection is the process of vertical heating of the atmosphere. The air's horizontal movement is relatively more important than the vertical movement for the heating and cooling of the atmosphere.

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