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  • Reflected Solar Radiation: Understanding Albedo and Earth's Energy Balance
    The radiation that bounces back from Earth after absorbing the Sun's energy is called reflected solar radiation. It's also sometimes referred to as albedo.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Solar radiation: The energy emitted by the Sun, consisting of light and heat.

    * Earth's atmosphere and surface: Absorb some of this incoming solar radiation.

    * Reflected solar radiation: The portion of the solar radiation that bounces back into space without being absorbed.

    This reflected radiation contributes to Earth's energy balance and plays a role in regulating the planet's temperature.

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