Which of the Following Is NOT True About the Interaction

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about the interaction of sunlight with Earth?

• A) most Earth-surface heating comes from sunlight
• B) the amount of solar radiation hitting Earth varies due to orbital variations and changes in the Sun's energy output
• C) some sunlight is reflected off the atmosphere without heating Earth
• D) the Earth can absorb energy and radiate some back into space as infrared energy
• E) all of these are true about the interaction of sunlight with Earth

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