Multiple choice

Out of the total Sun's energy radiated towards Earth, the amount actually reaching the surface of Earth is-

  1. 47 per cent

  2. 57 per cent

  3. 67 per cent

  4. 77 per cent
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Explanation

Out of the total solar radiation reaching the top of the atmosphere, approximately 47 percent is absorbed by the Earth's surface. The rest is reflected back into space by clouds and the surface or absorbed by the atmosphere. This balance is crucial for maintaining the Earth's temperature and driving weather patterns.

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