Question

What two things does Earth's atmosphere do with solar energy?​

Answer 1

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This layer of air, known as the Earth's atmosphere is retained by gravity. The two main components are nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21%). ... The Earth absorbs most of the energy reaching its surface, a small fraction is reflected. ... the ozone layer absorbs solar ultra-violet radiation and affects how much of the Sun's heat

Answer 2

The atmosphere and the surface of the Earth together absorb 71 percent of incoming solar radiation, so together, they must radiate that much energy back to space for the planet's average temperature to remain stable.

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