Which of the Following Is False Relative to the Earth-Atmosphere

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false relative to the Earth-atmosphere radiation system?

• A) If the surface and the atmosphere are considered separately, neither exhibits a balanced radiation budget.
• B) The surface exhibits an overall positive radiation balance.
• C) The atmosphere exhibits an overall negative radiation balance.
• D) Only convection transfers heat energy to the atmosphere from the surface.

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