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High-energy radiation from the Sun can cause damage to the cells of living things. Earth's atmosphere protects us from much of the Sun's harmful radiation. Which of the following is NOT a type of high-energy radiation that is reflected or absorbed by Earth's atmosphere?(1 point)
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ultraviolet radiation
ultraviolet radiation
microwave radiation
microwave radiation
X-ray radiation
X-ray radiation
gamma radiation
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microwave radiation
Reason: Ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma radiation are high-energy and are largely absorbed by the atmosphere (e.g., ozone absorbs much UV; the upper atmosphere blocks X-rays and gamma rays). Microwaves are low-energy, long-wavelength radiation and are not classified as high-energy solar radiation the atmosphere protects us from.
Reason: Ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma radiation are high-energy and are largely absorbed by the atmosphere (e.g., ozone absorbs much UV; the upper atmosphere blocks X-rays and gamma rays). Microwaves are low-energy, long-wavelength radiation and are not classified as high-energy solar radiation the atmosphere protects us from.
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