Practice mode Everyday Science

Roughly what proportion of the sun’s incoming energy does the earth’s upper atmosphere reflect straight back into space?

Correct answer A. 30%

Explanation

Earth's albedo is about 0.3, meaning clouds, the atmosphere and the surface together reflect roughly 30 per cent of incoming solar radiation back to space.

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