What balances the energy the earth receives from the sun?

Increase in global temperatures

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Evaporation of water from seas and oceans

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Melting of ice caps in polar regions

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Radiations emitted from the earth's surface

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The correct option is D Radiations emitted from the earth's surface
The energy that the earth receives from the sun has to be balanced by the radiations emitted from the earth’s surface. The use of fossil fuels is increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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