The High Annual Receipt of Solar Radiation at Earth's Surface

question 3

Multiple Choice

The high annual receipt of solar radiation at Earth's surface in the subtropical desert regions is due to:

• A)the high reflectivity of sand and desert soils
• B)low carbon dioxide concentration in arid areas
• C)the short path of the solar beam through the atmosphere at these latitudes
• D)low amounts of clouds

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