Averaged over day, night, seasons, and weather conditions, a square meter of the earth's surface receives an average of \(240 \mathrm{~W}\) of radiant energy from the sun. The average power radiated back to space is A. Less than \(240 \mathrm{~W}\).

B. More than \(240 \mathrm{~W}\)

C. Approximately \(240 \mathrm{~W}\).