Atmospheric Gases and Radiation Absorption
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What is the approximate percentage reduction in solar flux density on a sunny day compared to extraterrestrial radiation flux?

  • 10%
  • 40%
  • 20%
  • 30% (correct)
  • Which of the following atmospheric constituents is responsible for absorbing a significant amount of solar radiation?

  • Oxygen
  • Ozone (correct)
  • Carbon dioxide
  • Nitrogen
  • What is the primary destination of scattered solar radiation?

  • Space
  • Atmosphere
  • Ionosphere
  • Earth (correct)
  • What is the approximate range of percentage loss of solar radiation due to reflection and scattering back to space?

    <p>2-11%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage range of solar radiation absorbed by particles and molecules in the atmosphere?

    <p>10-30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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