What Is the Approximate Percentage of Insolation Arriving at the Top

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the approximate percentage of insolation arriving at the top of the atmosphere that is absorbed by the ground?

• A)20%
• B)40%
• C)50%
• D)70%

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