Question

The solar radiation that bounces off the Earth back toward the atmosphere is mostly _____ (with a longer wavelength). *

a)gamma radiation
b)x-ray radiation
c)nuclear radiation
d)infrared radiation

Answer 1

Answer:

d) Infrared radiation , is the correct answer

Answer 2

The correct option is d) infrared radiation.

Explanation:

• The Sun's incoming ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light (together known as "shortwave radiation") drives the Earth's climate system.
• Some of the incoming radiation is reflected by clouds, some is absorbed by the atmosphere, and some is transmitted to the Earth's surface.
• The larger aerosol particles in the atmosphere interact with and absorb some of the radiation, warming the atmosphere. This absorption generates heat, which is emitted as longwave infrared radiation, part of which travels into space.