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daltonest1984

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on: Jul 13, 2018
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
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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