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daltonest1984

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In Earth's energy budget, which of the following is responsible for transferring the most energy at any one time?
 
  A) Conduction
  B) Radiation
  C) Atmospheric absorption
  D) Albedo
  E) Surface absorption

Question 2

Which of the following statements is TRUE?
 
  A) Earth emits more energy per area than the Sun.
  B) The Sun essentially functions as a blackbody.
  C) The Sun is a type of black hole.
  D) Earth radiates energy into space.
  E) The Earth system receives more solar energy than the Earth system emits into space.


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vkodali

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


daltonest1984

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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