“The effect of clouds on the Earth-atmosphere radiation balance is dependent on the percentage of cloud cover as well as cloud type, altitude, and thickness (water content and density).” Justify this...

“The effect of clouds on the Earth-atmosphere radiation balance is dependent on the percentage of cloud cover as well as cloud type, altitude, and thickness (water content and density).” Justify this statement.

What is net radiation (NET R)? With the help of a diagram, illustrate the surface energy components for a typical summer day at a midlatitude location.