Which of the Following Is True Relative to the Earth-Atmosphere

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true relative to the Earth-atmosphere radiation system?

A) Averaged over a year, Earth's surface has an energy budget.
B) Averaged over a year, Earth's surface has an energy deficit.
C) Averaged over a year, Earth's atmosphere has an energy budget.
D) The Earth's energy is never in balance because surface surpluses are greater than atmosphere deficits.