Question

The atmosphere is warmed by A% of insolation and B% of terrestrial radiation regulating earth’s temperature preventing extremes of temperature.

Options

• A : 14; B : 34

• A : 35; B : 35

• A : 14; B : 48

• A : 51; B : 17

Answer 1

A : 14; B : 34

Explanation:

The atmosphere absorbs 14% of incoming solar radiation (insolation) and a significant portion (34 units out of 51) of the Earth’s outgoing terrestrial radiation, both vital for regulating Earth’s temperature, according to the Earth’s heat budget calculations.