What percentage of the total radiation absorbed by the earth’s surface comes directly from the atmosphere and clouds? Most of this radiation from the atmosphere and clouds is emitted by greenhouse gases

What percentage of the total radiation absorbed by the earth’s surface comes directly from the atmosphere and clouds? Most of this radiation from the atmosphere and clouds is emitted by greenhouse gases

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Chapter8: Earth As A Planet

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