Pictured here is a model of how the atmosphere is heated. Which arrow represents heating of the earth's atmosphere by long wave radiation?
A. infrared energy emitted by land
B. insolation reflected by clouds
C. energy absorbed by land
D. insolation reflected by land
Answer: A
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