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Smartfigure 2.15 Average distribution of incoming solar radiation More solar energy is absorbed by Earth's surface than by the atmosphere. Incoming solar radiation 100% 30% lost to space by reflection and scattering 5% backscattered 20% reflected 5% reflected from land-sea surface to space by the atmosphere from clouds 20% of radiation absorbed by atmosphere and clouds 50% of direct and diffused radiation absorbed by land and sea

Smartfigure 2.15 Average distribution of incoming solar radiation More solar energy is absorbed by Earth's surface than by the atmosphere. Incoming solar radiation 100% 30% lost to space by reflection and scattering 5% backscattered 20% reflected 5% reflected from land-sea surface to space by the atmosphere from clouds 20% of radiation absorbed by atmosphere and clouds 50% of direct and diffused radiation absorbed by land and sea

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Figure 2.15 shows that about 30 percent of the Sun’s energy is
reflected or scattered back to space. If Earth’s albedo were to
increase to 50 percent, how would you expect Earth’s average
surface temperature to change? 

Smartfigure 2.15 Average distribution of incoming solar radiation More solar energy is absorbed by Earth's surface than by the atmosphere. Incoming solar radiation 100% 30% lost to space by reflection and scattering 5% backscattered 20% reflected 5% reflected from land-sea surface to space by the atmosphere from clouds 20% of radiation absorbed by atmosphere and clouds 50% of direct and diffused radiation absorbed by land and sea
Transcribed Image Text:Smartfigure 2.15 Average distribution of incoming solar radiation More solar energy is absorbed by Earth's surface than by the atmosphere. Incoming solar radiation 100% 30% lost to space by reflection and scattering 5% backscattered 20% reflected 5% reflected from land-sea surface to space by the atmosphere from clouds 20% of radiation absorbed by atmosphere and clouds 50% of direct and diffused radiation absorbed by land and sea
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