unlight 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)

Responses

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

radio waves
radio waves

visible light
visible light

ultraviolet light
ultraviolet light

far infrared (lower energy infrared)

1 answer

The two correct answers for the chief constituents of the electromagnetic energy that reaches Earth's surface are:

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

These two types of electromagnetic energy are the primary contributors to the energy that reaches Earth's surface, while other forms like ultraviolet light and far infrared also reach the surface but to a lesser extent. Radio waves usually do not contribute significantly to the energy that impacts the surface.