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

question 66

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Averaged over a year, Earth's surface has an energy budget.
• B) Averaged over a year, Earth's surface has an energy deficit.
• C) Averaged over a year, Earth's atmosphere has an energy budget.
• D) The Earth's energy is never in balance because surface surpluses are greater than atmosphere deficits.

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