On the average,how much of the Sun's energy that is intercepted by Earth is reflected back to space?
A)10%
B)20%
C)30%
D)40%

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The average amount of the Sun's energy that is reflected back to space is known as Earth's albedo. According to NASA, Earth's albedo is approximately 30%, indicating that about 30% of the incoming solar radiation is reflected back to space by Earth's surface, clouds, and atmosphere. Therefore, the correct answer is C) 30%.

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