Which of the following is false relative to the Earth-atmosphere radiation system?
A) If the surface and the atmosphere are considered separately, neither exhibits a balanced radiation budget.
B) The surface exhibits an overall positive radiation balance.
C) The atmosphere exhibits an overall negative radiation balance.
D) Only convection transfers heat energy to the atmosphere from the surface.
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