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What percent of the insolation is absorbed by the atmosphere?
What percent of the insolation is absorbed by the atmosphere?
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The correct option is D 17.5%
The budget for solar radiation is as follows (percentage)Reflected: 35%Absorbed by atmosphere: 17.5%Scattered to the Earth from the blue sky: 10.5%Scattered to the Earth from clouds: 14.5%Radiation going directly to Earth's surface: 22.5%
The budget for solar radiation is as follows (percentage)
Reflected: 35%
Absorbed by atmosphere: 17.5%
Scattered to the Earth from the blue sky: 10.5%
Scattered to the Earth from clouds: 14.5%
Radiation going directly to Earth's surface: 22.5%
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