How much quantity of total incoming solar radiation is absorbed by the soil and can be used to warm it

A. 10%

B. 20%

C. 32%

D. 40%

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Approximately 10% of the total incoming solar radiation is absorbed by the soil and can be used to warm it. Whereas about 70% of the total incoming solar energy is absorbed by the Earth system or we can say our environment and the remaining 30% is reflected in space.