Only 51 percent of incoming solar radiation actually reaches Earth's surface.Most of the remaining 49 percent of incoming radiation is reflected back to space by

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Clouds and the atmosphere reflect a significant portion of incoming solar radiation back to space, making them the main contributors to the remaining 49% that does not reach Earth's surface. Snow and ice also contribute to reflection, but not to the same extent as clouds and the atmosphere. The ocean's surface and land also contribute to reflection, but to a lesser degree than the other options.

Only 51 Percent of Incoming Solar Radiation Actually Reaches Earth's