Airmass near to the earth's surface is warmer because it – (1) radiates heat (2) contains dust particles (3) is warmed by terrestrial radiation (4) is far from the sun

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(3) is warmed by terrestrial radiation Explanation: The air close to the ground is warmer because the earth's surface is what heats the atmosphere, for the most part. Terrestrial radiation accounts for much of the warming of air near the Earth's surface. The further away from the earth's surface we go, the cooler the atmosphere.

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