The Two Ranges of Electromagnetic Radiation for Which Earth's Atmosphere

question 106

Multiple Choice

The two ranges of electromagnetic radiation for which Earth's atmosphere is reasonably transparent are

• A) X- ray and visible light.
• B) visible light and radio wave.
• C) visible light and far infrared radiation.
• D) UV radiation and radio wave.

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Bonds

Hydrogen bonds are a type of weak chemical bond that is formed when a hydrogen atom, covalently bonded to a more electronegative atom or group, is attracted to another electronegative atom.

Nitrogenous Base

An organic molecule that makes up the building blocks of nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, including adenine, thymine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil.

Nucleic Acids

Complex organic substances that constitute the genetic material of living cells; DNA and RNA.

Nitrogen

A chemical element with the symbol N and atomic number 7, essential for all living organisms as it makes up a part of all proteins and nucleic acids.