If an imbalance occurs between incoming and outgoing energy at the earth's surface,
A)temperatures remain steady.
B)maximum temperatures occur.
C)minimum temperatures occur.
D)temperatures either increase or decrease.

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If there is an imbalance between incoming and outgoing energy at the Earth's surface, temperatures will either increase or decrease depending on the direction of the imbalance. If more energy is being absorbed than is being radiated back out, temperatures will increase, and if more energy is being radiated back out than is being absorbed, temperatures will decrease.

If an Imbalance Occurs Between Incoming and Outgoing Energy at the Earth's