Part of the suns energy that reaches the Earths surface is absorbed by land and water as heat. The earths surface then releases heat back into the atmosphere Which of the following is true about this solar energy that is absorbed and released by Earths surface as heat?

A. Much of the heat is trapped low in the atmosphere and is a major factor in determining Earths climate.

B. Much of the heat is trapped at the top of the earths atmosphere to protect earth from ultraviolet radiation.

C. All of this heat escapes earths atmosphere, which keeps the planet hot.

D. All of this heat escapes the earths atmosphere, which keeps the planet cool.