Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes the Fate of Incoming

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately describes the fate of incoming solar radiation from the sun?

• A) Most of the incoming solar radiation is transmitted through plant leaves or lost as heat.
• B) A tiny fraction of the incoming solar radiation is absorbed by photosynthetic plant pigments.
• C) Most incoming solar radiation strikes and is absorbed by Earth's land surfaces.
• D) Solar radiation is least intense at the tropics.

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