Consider the following statements: 1. High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth. 2. Low clouds have a high absorption of i

Question

Consider the following statements:
1. High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth.
2. Low clouds have a high absorption of infrared radiation emanating from the Earth's surface and thus cause warming effect.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

(A) 1 only

Answer

(B) 2 only

Answer

(C) Both 1 and 2