What percent of the sunlight is reflected or absorbed?

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2026-07-21 17:35

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About 30% of sunlight is reflected back into space by clouds, particles, and bright surfaces like ice and snow. The remaining 70% is absorbed by the atmosphere, land, and oceans, contributing to Earth's energy balance and powering processes like photosynthesis and evaporation.

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