What Is the Source for Longwave Radiation (+ LW↓)arriving at Earth's

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is the source for longwave radiation (+ LW↓) arriving at Earth's surface?

• A)It comes primarily from infrared energy emitted by the atmosphere.
• B)It comes directly from the Sun.
• C)It comes from diffuse solar radiation.
• D)It comes from UV radiation reflected from the bottoms of clouds.

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