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Which two layers of the atmosphere are responsible for the majority of the solar radiation absorption?
the stratosphere and the troposphere
the stratosphere and the thermosphere
the mesosphere and the thermosphere
the troposphere and the mesosphere
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The stratosphere and the troposphere.
Reason: Ozone in the stratosphere absorbs most UV, while water vapor, clouds, aerosols and gases in the troposphere absorb the bulk of the visible and near‑IR solar energy. The mesosphere/thermosphere mainly absorb a tiny portion of extreme UV/X‑rays.
Reason: Ozone in the stratosphere absorbs most UV, while water vapor, clouds, aerosols and gases in the troposphere absorb the bulk of the visible and near‑IR solar energy. The mesosphere/thermosphere mainly absorb a tiny portion of extreme UV/X‑rays.
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