The MAIN source of atmospheric heating is from the ________
A) absorption of ultraviolet energy from the Sun
B) conduction of energy from the Earth
C) convection of energy from the Earth
D) re-radiation of energy from the Earth
E) absorption of insolation
Answer: D
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