Near-infrared radiation represents what proportion of the total energy emitted by the sun?
A) 1/10
B) 1/4
C) 1/2
D) 3/4
Question 2
The earth-atmosphere thermal equilibrium temperature is maintained because:
A) energy radiated equals energy absorbed.
B) the polar ice caps are melting in order to maintain ocean temperatures.
C) global warming is driving the earth-atmosphere system closer to a pure blackbody.
D) of the movement of latent heat from north to south across the equator.
E) none of the above
Energy Coupling
The coupling of reactions in energy transfer.
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