Which of the following correctly tallies the earth's shortwave-radiation balance?
A. planetary albedo - 10 %, atmospheric absorption - 20%, surface absorption - 70%
B. planetary albedo - 70%, atmospheric absorption - 20%, surface absorption - 10%
C. planetary albedo - 31%, atmospheric absorption - 20%, surface absorption - 49%
D. planetary albedo - 4%, atmospheric absorption - 31%, surface absorption - 65%
Answer: C
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