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 far infrared (lower energy infrared) far infrared (lower energy infrared) ultraviolet light ultraviolet light radio waves radio waves near infrared (higher energy infrared) near infrared (higher energy infrared) visible light visible light

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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 two types of electromagnetic energy are the most significant components of the solar radiation that reaches the Earth's surface.