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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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radio waves
radio waves

visible light
visible light

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

ultraviolet light
ultraviolet light

far infrared (lower energy infrared)

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Visible light
near infrared (higher energy infrared)

Explanation: Most solar energy reaching the surface is in the visible and near‑IR (shortwave IR). UV is largely absorbed by ozone and far (lower‑energy) IR is mostly emitted/absorbed by the atmosphere.