Question

which of the following best describes the solar radiation absorbed by and radiated from earth? a. most incoming solar energy is absorbed by the atmosphere. b. only a small fraction of energy radiating from earth is from the atmosphere. c. the earth’s surface is responsible for a small fraction of heat radiation to space. d. earth’s surface absorbs little of the energy that strikes as solar radiation. please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Most incoming solar energy passes through the atmosphere and is absorbed by the Earth's surface. The Earth's surface then radiates heat, with a significant portion going to space. The atmosphere absorbs only a small fraction of incoming solar radiation. Option b is correct as the atmosphere radiates only a small fraction of the energy radiating from Earth.

Answer:

B. Only a small fraction of energy radiating from Earth is from the atmosphere.