Multiple choice

How is energy from the sun transferred?

  1. Conduction

  2. Convection

  3. Radiation

  4. Gravity

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Energy from the sun travels through the vacuum of space to Earth via electromagnetic waves, which is the process of radiation. Conduction and convection both require a physical medium (matter) to transfer heat, which is not present in the vacuum of space.