2024 Geography - Climatology

Consider the following statements: 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 long wave radiation. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

• 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