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

radio waves
radio waves

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

ultraviolet light
ultraviolet light

visible light
visible light

near infrared (higher energy infrared)

1 answer

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 account for the majority of the electromagnetic energy that reaches the Earth's surface.