Which of the following is true? The earth absorbs shortwave radiation from the S
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Which of the following is true?
The earth absorbs shortwave radiation from the Sun and emits energy as shortwave radiation
The Earth absorbs shortwave radiation from the Sun and emits energy as longwave radiation
The Earth absorbs longwave radiation from the Sun and emits as shortwave radiation
The Earth absorbs longwave radiation from the Sun and emits as longwave radiation
A.The earth absorbs shortwave radiation from the Sun and emits energy as shortwave radiation
B.The Earth absorbs shortwave radiation from the Sun and emits energy as longwave radiation
C.The Earth absorbs longwave radiation from the Sun and emits as shortwave radiation
D.The Earth absorbs longwave radiation from the Sun and emits as longwave radiation
Explanation / Answer
the Earth absorbs shortwave radiation from the Sun and emits energy as longwave radiation
the sun emits short wave radiation, this shortwave radiation enters our atmosphere in the form of visble light and ultra violet rays. the earth is heated by this energy and re emits the energy in the form of longwave radiation.
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