The top atmosphere of the Earth directly reflects back into space nearly what part of the total amount of sun's energy coming to it?
Correct answer: C. 30%
- A. 10%
- B. 20%
- C. 30%
- D. 50%Chemistry
Explanation
Earth's atmosphere, clouds, and surface reflect roughly 30% of incoming solar radiation back to space, an amount called Earth's albedo. The remaining energy is absorbed by the atmosphere and surface or otherwise redistributed.
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