In regard to the shortwave energy entering the earth's atmosphere, most is

A) used to heat either the atmosphere or the ground surface.
B) lost into space by scattering and reflection.
C) used for sensible heat flux.
D) used for latent heat flux.


A) used to heat either the atmosphere or the ground surface.

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