Question

More solar energy enters than leaves the Earth's surface at the

. At the
, the situation is reversed, with more energy radiated than absorbed.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Earth's surface, creating a net energy gain. The excess energy is then radiated back into space from the top of the atmosphere. This energy balance is crucial for regulating Earth's climate and maintaining its temperature within a habitable range.

Answer 2

answer choices are

equator
mid-latitude
poles

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Equator