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How much solar radiation is reflected back by clouds?

OA. 5 percent
B.
10 percent
O c.
19 percent
OD.
30 percent
RE

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Answer:

OD 30 percent

Step-by-step explanation:

About 29 percent of the solar energy that arrives at the top of the atmosphere is reflected back to space by clouds, atmospheric particles, or bright ground surfaces like sea ice and snow.

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