Q54
How much quantity of total incoming solar radiation is absorbed by the soil and can be used to warm it
A.
10%
AnswerB.
20%
C.
32%
D.
40%
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Approximately 10% of the total incoming solar radiation is absorbed by the soil and can be used to warm it. Whereas about 70% of the total incoming solar energy is absorbed by the Earth system or we can say our environment and the remaining 30% is reflected in space.