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Statement-I: The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation. Statement-II: Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are good absorbers of longwave radiation. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

UPSC · 2024 · Geography
Question:
Statement-I: The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation. Statement-II: Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are good absorbers of longwave radiation. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Options

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Answer: Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Explanation:
The atmosphere is heated more by terrestrial (longwave) radiation than direct solar radiation; CO₂ and other greenhouse gases absorb this longwave radiation.

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