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?(1 point)

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X-ray radiation
X-ray radiation

gamma radiation
gamma radiation

microwave radiation
microwave radiation

ultraviolet radiation

Answer 1

The type of radiation that is NOT considered high-energy radiation and is typically not absorbed or reflected by Earth's atmosphere is microwave radiation.

X-ray radiation, gamma radiation, and ultraviolet radiation are all forms of high-energy radiation that can be harmful and are largely absorbed or reflected by the atmosphere.