Solar Radiation Quiz
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What is the approximate speed at which solar radiation travels from the sun to the Earth?

  • 299,792 kilometers per second (correct)
  • 50,000 kilometers per second
  • 150,000 kilometers per hour
  • 1,000 kilometers per second
  • What is the primary source of energy for solar radiation?

  • Reflection of light from the moon
  • Geothermal heat from the Earth's core
  • Chemical reactions in the Earth's atmosphere
  • Nuclear fusion reactions in the sun's core (correct)
  • What percentage of solar radiation is absorbed by the Earth's surface and atmosphere?

  • Less than 10%
  • More than 90%
  • About 70% (correct)
  • Around 50%
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