The solar constant is
A) a consistent amount of energy received at the top of the atmosphere.
B) the same for a sphere or for a circle.
C) only about a quarter of all energy emitted by the sun.
D) the same value for all planets, even Neptune.
A) a consistent amount of energy received at the top of the atmosphere.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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