Question

Sunlight is reflected, absorbed, and transmitted by Earth's atmosphere. Which are the chief constituents of the electromagnetic energy that reaches Earth's surface? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

visible light
visible light

radio waves
radio waves

ultraviolet light
ultraviolet light

far infrared (lower energy infrared)
far infrared (lower energy infrared)

near infrared (higher energy infrared)
near infrared (higher energy infrared)

Answer 1

The chief constituents of the electromagnetic energy that reaches Earth's surface are:

1. **Visible light**
2. **Near infrared (higher energy infrared)**

These two categories make up the majority of the solar energy that penetrates the atmosphere and reaches the Earth’s surface.