What Is the Fate of the Greatest Percentage of Photons

question 110

Multiple Choice

What is the fate of the greatest percentage of photons of solar energy reaching Earth?

• A) They are reflected back into space by clouds.
• B) They are reflected back into space by atmospheric gases.
• C) They are reflected back into space after hitting Earth's surface.
• D) They are absorbed by Earth's surface and warm the Earth.
• E) They are absorbed by Earth's surface and reflected back into space.

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