Most of the Ultraviolet Radiation Arriving on Earth from the Sun

question 24

Multiple Choice

Most of the ultraviolet radiation arriving on earth from the sun is absorbed by

• A) air.
• B) nitrogen.
• C) water vapor.
• D) ozone.

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Definitions:

Contra Asset Account

This is an account used in financial accounting to offset the balance of a related asset account, increasing the overall accuracy of the company's financial statement.

Accumulated Depreciation

The sum of all depreciation expenses allocated for a physical asset from the time it was first utilized.

Depreciation Expense

The systematic write-off of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

Intangibles

Assets that lack physical substance but are nonetheless valuable to a company, such as patents, trademarks, goodwill, and copyrights.