What percentage of incoming solar radiation is absorbed by the Earth’s surface?

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A. 25% A. 25%

B. 35% B. 35%

C. 51% C. 51%

D. 70% D. 70%

Approximately 51% of incoming solar radiation is absorbed by the Earth’s surface (land and oceans).
About 19% is absorbed by the atmosphere and clouds.
The remaining ~30% is reflected back to space due to albedo (by clouds, atmosphere, and surface).
This balance of absorption and reflection is crucial for maintaining Earth’s temperature and climate.

What percentage of incoming solar radiation is absorbed by the Earth’s surface? আপতিত সৌর বিকিরণের কত শতাংশ পৃথিবীর পৃষ্ঠ দ্বারা শোষিত হয়?