Which of the Following Is True Relative to the Earth-Atmosphere

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true relative to the Earth-atmosphere radiation system?

• A)Averaged over a year,Earth's surface has an energy surplus.
• B)Averaged over a year,Earth's surface has an energy deficit.
• C)Averaged over a year,Earth's atmosphere has an energy budget.
• D)Averaged over a year,Earth's atmosphere has an energy gain.
• E)The Earth's energy is never in balance because surface deficits are greater than atmosphere surpluses.

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