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.

Question

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.

anonymous · Answer

I think it would be A but I'm not sure.