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

ultraviolet light
ultraviolet light

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

visible light
visible light

radio waves
radio waves

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- near infrared (higher energy infrared)
- visible light

These two make up the bulk of the solar electromagnetic energy that reaches Earth's surface; much ultraviolet is absorbed by ozone and much far infrared is absorbed or re-emitted by the atmosphere.