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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)

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ultraviolet light
ultraviolet light

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

visible light
visible light

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

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

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

These are the two primary components of the electromagnetic spectrum that effectively reach the Earth's surface after interacting with the atmosphere.