A. incoming solar radiation
B. infrared radiation from the earth itself
C. ultraviolet radiation absorbed by ozone
D. ultraviolet radiation absorbed by clouds
2007-03-11 00:00:41 · 3 answers · asked by CutiePie 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
It originates with "A" but "B" holds the heat in at night. That is why a cloudy night does not get as cold in the winter as a clear night does.
2007-03-11 00:07:06 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
B. infra red radiation from the earth.
This is because when solar radiation hits the earth, short wave radiation is absorbed and then re-emitted as long wave radiation (infra red) which is felt as heat. The upper atmosphere is very cold because there is no surfaces to heat unlike the land\sea.
2007-03-11 11:10:19 · answer #2 · answered by Professor Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A. incoming solar radiation
2007-03-11 00:09:23 · answer #3 · answered by exo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋