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Of the total radiation coming to earth some part is reflected back, some part is absorbed by the atmosphere and the rest reaches to the earth. what is the percentage of reflected, absorbed and the radiation reaches to the earth?

Of the total radiation coming to earth some part is reflected back, some part is absorbed by the atmosphere and the rest reaches to the earth. what is the percentage of reflected, absorbed and the radiation reaches to the earth? Correct Answer 35% reflected, 14% absorbed, 51% reaches earth

  • It is estimated that the total radiation coming to us:
    • 35% of total radiation reaches the atmosphere and is directly reflected space by the dust particle, cloud, air molecules present in the atmosphere
    • 14% of total radiation is absorbed by water vapour, carbon dioxide, and other gases
    • 51% of the total radiation reaches the earth and warms the surface.

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