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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 X-ray radiation
 X-ray radiation

microwave radiation
microwave radiation

gamma radiation
gamma radiation

ultraviolet radiation
ultraviolet radiation
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The type of radiation that is NOT considered high-energy radiation and is generally not absorbed or reflected by Earth's atmosphere is microwave radiation.

Microwaves are part of the electromagnetic spectrum but have much lower energy compared to X-rays, gamma rays, and ultraviolet radiation.