All of the following is true in regard to the earth's radiation balance EXCEPT
A. equator, tropics, and subtropics receive more insolation than what they emit as outgoing longwave radiation.
B. poleward of 35° regions emit more outgoing longwave radiation than they receive as insolation.
C. outgoing longwave radiation increases poleward in regular increments, peaking at the poles.
D. at around 35°, incoming insolation is roughly balanced with outgoing longwave radiation.
Answer: C
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