More solar energy is reflected back to space than is absorbed directly by the atmosphere.

Name: More solar energy is reflected back to space than is absorbed directly by the atmosphere.
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The Earth's atmosphere and surface reflect about 30% of the incoming solar energy back to space, while the atmosphere directly absorbs only about 23% of the solar energy, with the majority being absorbed by the Earth's surface.

More Solar Energy Is Reflected Back to Space Than Is