The Earth absorbs only part of the Sun's radiation. Which of the following does NOT happen to the rest of the Sun's radiation?
A) Absorbed by the clouds
B) Reflected by the clouds
C) Reflected by the land
D) Reflected by the ocean
E) Converted to gamma radiation by the atmosphere

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The rest of the Sun's radiation is not converted to gamma radiation by the atmosphere. It may be absorbed by or reflected by the clouds, land, and ocean to varying degrees.

The Earth Absorbs Only Part of the Sun's Radiation