Multiple Choice
The MAIN source of atmosphere heating is from the ________.
A) absorption of ultraviolet energy from the Sun
B) conduction of energy from the Earth
C) convection of energy from the Earth
D) reradiation of energy from the Earth
E) absorption of insolation
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