Some solar radiation is absorbed at Earth's surface. Which of the following situations would result in the most absorption of incoming solar radiation at Earth's surface?
A. thin clouds over Antarctica
B. thick clouds over the rainforest
C. thin clouds over the rainforest
D. thick clouds over Antarctica
Answer: C
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