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About 30% of solar radiation entering the Earth's atmosphere is reflected back into space by the Earth's surface and atmosphere, a phenomenon known as albedo. Of this, roughly 10% is reflected directly by the surface, while the rest is reflected by clouds and atmospheric particles. The exact percentage can vary based on factors like surface type and atmospheric conditions.

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