Question

Q31.If the incoming solar radiation absorbed by the Earth's surface is represented as -51 units, then the infrared radiation emitted from the Earth's surface is represented as:​

Answer 1

Answer:

Roughly 30 percent of the total solar energy that strikes the Earth is reflected back into space by clouds, atmospheric aerosols, snow, ice, desert sand, rooftops, and even ocean surf. ... The remaining 46 to 50 percent of predominately visible light penetrates the atmosphere and is taken in by the land and the oceans.