Clouds ___________ radiation.
A) absorb shortwave
B) reflect shortwave
C) intercept longwave
D) radiate longwave
E) All of these are correct.

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Clouds have a complex effect on the Earth's radiation balance. They absorb some shortwave radiation, reflect some shortwave radiation, and intercept some longwave radiation, which are all correct. Additionally, clouds themselves radiate longwave radiation back to Earth's surface. Therefore option E is the correct answer.

Clouds ___________ Radiation