Question

If there is no surface, how will air temperature change when you change Solar Output?
The air temperature will
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Answer 1

If there is no surface (such as land or water) to absorb solar radiation, the air temperature will primarily be affected by the balance between incoming solar radiation and outgoing infrared radiation.

When solar output increases, more energy is available to be absorbed by the air. In the absence of a surface, this means that the air itself will absorb more energy directly. As the solar output increases, the air temperature will rise as it absorbs this additional energy. Conversely, if solar output decreases, the air will lose energy and the temperature will drop.

In summary, if solar output increases, the air temperature will **increase**, and if solar output decreases, the air temperature will **decrease**.