The earth's radiation balance involves
A. energy being radiated only upward into space.
B. most energy leaving the earth in the form of longwave radiation.
C. most energy emitted directly into space with no interaction with the atmosphere.
D. conduction and convection emitting energy directly into space.
Answer: B
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