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Consider the following statements about atmospheric heating: Statement-I: The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation. Statement-II: Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are good absorbers of long-wave radiation. Which is correct?
A.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
B.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
C.
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D.
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Explanation:
Greenhouse gases absorb terrestrial long-wave radiation, heating the atmosphere.