Radiative forcing (climate forcing)refers to
A)the power of electromagnetic radiation per unit area.
B)the amount by which some perturbation causes Earth's energy balance to deviate from zero.
C)a measurement of solar radiation energy received on a given surface area.
D)the contribution of each greenhouse gas to global warming.
E)the amount of time,on average,a greenhouse gas resides in the atmosphere.

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Radiative forcing refers to the amount by which some perturbation causes Earth's energy balance to deviate from zero. This can be caused by changes in solar radiation, greenhouse gases, aerosols, or other factors that affect the balance of energy in the Earth's atmosphere. Radiative forcing is measured in watts per square meter (W/m²) and is used to estimate the potential impact of different factors on global climate change.

Radiative Forcing (Climate Forcing)refers to