Incoming Sunlight Is Modified by Earth's Atmosphere; for Example, the Ozone

question 115

Multiple Choice

Incoming sunlight is modified by Earth's atmosphere; for example, the ozone layer absorbs much of the sun's:

• A)high-energy UV radiation.
• B)low-energy UV radiation.
• C)high-energy IR radiation.
• D)low-energy IR radiation.
• E)visible light.

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