Question

12. When solar energy is absorbed by Earth's surface, the surface is warmed. Because
the surface is warmed, it radiates energy. Explain why the energy radiated from
Earth's surface is not all lost into space.

Answer 1

Answer :

Absorbed sunlight is balanced by heat radiated from Earth's surface and atmosphere. ... The atmosphere and the surface of the Earth together absorb 71 percent of incoming solar radiation, so together, they must radiate that much energy back to space for the planet's average temperature to remain stable.

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