Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Solar energy is stronger...

  1. At the top of the atmosphere.

  2. On the surface of the Earth.

  3. At the bottom of the ocean.

  4. None
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Solar radiation is strongest at the top of Earth's atmosphere (approximately 1361 W/m²) before atmospheric absorption and scattering reduce its intensity. At Earth's surface, solar energy is about 70% of this value due to atmospheric attenuation. This tests basic atmospheric physics.

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