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.
a. visible light
b. radio waves
c. far infrared (lower energy infrared)
d. near infrared (higher energy infrared)
e. ultraviolet light

Answer 1

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

a. visible light
d. near infrared (higher energy infrared)

These components make up the majority of the solar radiation that penetrates the atmosphere and reaches the Earth's surface.