The type of radiation that is NOT a type of high-energy radiation and is reflected or absorbed by Earth's atmosphere is microwave radiation. Microwaves are a form of non-ionizing radiation and do not carry enough energy to cause cellular damage like gamma rays, ultraviolet radiation, and X-rays do.
High-energy radiation from the Sun can cause damage to the cells of living things. Earth's atmosphere protects us from much of the Sun's harmful radiation. Which of the following is NOT a type of high-energy radiation that is reflected or absorbed by Earth's atmosphere?
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• microwave radiation
• gamma radiation
ultraviolet radiation
• X-ray radiation
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