In the Heating of the Atmosphere, Which Amount of Energy

question 39

Multiple Choice

In the heating of the atmosphere, which amount of energy is SMALLEST?

• A) solar radiation received at the surface
• B) the albedo of the Earth system
• C) solar radiation absorbed by ozone
• D) solar radiation entering the atmosphere
• E) solar radiation absorbed by the atmosphere

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Definitions:

Reduced

A term often used in chemistry to describe the gain of electrons or decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.

Oxidized

Describes a process where an atom, molecule, or ion loses electrons, often associated with a gain of oxygen or loss of hydrogen in chemical reactions.

Photophosphorylation

The production of ATP in photosynthesis.

ATP Synthesis

The metabolic process by which cells produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the primary molecule used by cells for energy transfer.