If the amount of insolation absorbed by the earth was consistently larger than the amount of longwave energy emitted by the earth, we would expect:

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If the amount of insolation absorbed by the earth was consistently larger than the amount of longwave energy emitted by the earth, it would lead to an energy surplus in the earth's atmosphere. This would cause the global temperatures to increase over time.

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