Which of the following is true concerning the balance between the solar energy absorbed and radiated by Earth?

a.

Earth's atmosphere absorbs a larger fraction of total solar energy than it radiates.

b.

More than 90% of the solar energy that strikes Earth is absorbed.

c.

Earth's surface is responsible for absorbing a larger fraction of energy than it radiates.

d.

None of the above.

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Ty Baker

10 May, 13:24

Which of the following is true concerning the balance between the solar energy absorbed and radiated by Earth?

a.

Earth's atmosphere absorbs a larger fraction of total solar energy than it radiates.

b.

More than 90% of the solar energy that strikes Earth is absorbed.

c.

Earth's surface is responsible for absorbing a larger fraction of energy than it radiates.

d.

None of the above.

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Ulises Whitaker · Answer 1

The correct answer is b. more than 90% of the solar energy that strikes Earth is absorbed

It is precise and exact, it's not really a more or less fraction of absorption.