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

ultraviolet light
ultraviolet light

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

visible light
visible light

radio waves

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The chief constituents of the electromagnetic energy that reaches Earth's surface are:

  1. Visible light
  2. Near infrared (higher energy infrared)

These are the primary forms of electromagnetic radiation that penetrate the atmosphere and reach the Earth's surface effectively.