Nearly 1400 watts/meter² of solar energy reaches the outermost atmosphere.What fraction of this energy on average actually reaches Earth's surface? A)20% B)33% C)50% D)67%

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On average, about 50% of the solar energy that reaches the outermost atmosphere actually makes it to Earth's surface, as the rest is absorbed or reflected by the atmosphere and clouds.

Nearly 1400 Watts/meter2 of Solar Energy Reaches the Outermost Atmosphere

Nearly 1400 Watts/meter² of Solar Energy Reaches the Outermost Atmosphere