5 Questions
What is the approximate percentage reduction in solar flux density on a sunny day compared to extraterrestrial radiation flux?
30%
Which of the following atmospheric constituents is responsible for absorbing a significant amount of solar radiation?
Ozone
What is the primary destination of scattered solar radiation?
Earth
What is the approximate range of percentage loss of solar radiation due to reflection and scattering back to space?
2-11%
What is the approximate percentage range of solar radiation absorbed by particles and molecules in the atmosphere?
10-30%
Learn about the different roles of molecules in the atmosphere, including selective absorption of radiation by gases like nitrogen, oxygen, ozone, water vapor, and carbon dioxide. Understand how these molecules interact with X-rays, ultraviolet, and other forms of radiation.
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