Consider the Earths energy balance shown in Figure 18.12. Figure 18.12 (a) How many different sources transfer

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Consider the Earth’s energy balance shown in Figure 18.12.

Figure 18.12

(a) How many different sources transfer energy to the atmosphere? Which makes the largest contribution? What is the total amount of energy transferred into the atmosphere in W/m2

(b) To maintain a balance the atmosphere must lose an equal amount of energy by emitting radiation, either into space or back toward the surface. What fraction is radiated back to the surface?

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Chemistry The Central Science

ISBN: 978-0134414232

14th Edition

Authors: Theodore Brown, H. LeMay, Bruce Bursten, Catherine Murphy, Patrick Woodward, Matthew Stoltzfus

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