What Happens to 99% of the Energy That Reaches Earth's

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Multiple Choice

What happens to 99% of the energy that reaches Earth's atmosphere?

• A)It is captured by plants and used in photosynthesis.
• B)It is destroyed by the atmosphere.
• C)It is used as heat by animals.
• D)It is absorbed by rocks on Earth's crust.
• E)It is reflected or absorbed by the atmosphere, clouds, and Earth's surface.

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