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What percent of the insolation is reflected back to space by dust and clouds present in the atmosphere?

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30%
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35%
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40%
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45%
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Solution

The correct option is B 35%
About one third i.e 35% of the solar energy is reflected back (like a mirror reflecting light) by the Earth’s atmosphere. Further, some portion of the light is scattered and absorbed in the higher reaches of the atmosphere. In fact, some of the harmful rays of Sun like the UV rays don’t reach the ground and this has made life possible on the Earth.

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