The method of heat transfer that plays a central role in transferring heat energy within the atmosphere and the ocean is A. convection. B. radiation. C. conduction. D. reflection.

Convection is process of transferring heat from one place to the other. Warm air rises that is why heat from water will evaporate and will transfer to cooler atmosphere through this process. In convection, cooler places are replaced by warm air due because cool air sinks and warm air will replace

The answer is A, convection