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What happens to the incoming solar radiation that reaches the outermost atmosphere?
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Options:
  • A It is reflected back into space
  • B It is absorbed by the atmosphere
  • C It is reflected and absorbed by the atmosphere
  • D It is absorbed and re-emitted by the atmosphere
Solution:
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The correct answer is: It is reflected and absorbed by the atmosphere
Clouds and gases in the atmosphere reflect about one-fourth of the incoming solar radiation, and absorb some of it. Almost half of the incoming solar radiation falls on

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