Which of the following is not one of the three paths taken by incoming solar radiation?
A) Radiation passes through the atmosphere and is absorbed by the surface.
B) Radiation is deflected by the magnetic field.
C) Radiation is reflected back into space by clouds, atmosphere, snow, and ice.
D) Radiation is absorbed by clouds and atmospheric gases.
Answer: B
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A. the same amount of work. B. four times as much work. C. twice as much work. D. none of the above
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When the Moon assumes its characteristic thin crescent shape, the position of the Sun is
A. at right angles to the line between the Moon and Earth. B. almost directly in back of the Moon. C. almost directly behind the Earth, so Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.
The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment primarily characterized human impact on
A) atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.
B) degradation of the ozone layer.
C) ecosystem services.
D) plate tectonics.