The Passage of Shortwave and Longwave Energy Through the Atmosphere

question 7

Multiple Choice

The passage of shortwave and longwave energy through the atmosphere or water is an example of

• A) absorption.
• B) transmission.
• C) refraction.
• D) insolation.

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