The Source of Heating in the Thermosphere Is the Absorption

question 128

Multiple Choice

The source of heating in the thermosphere is the absorption of ________.

• A) infrared rays from the Sun
• B) infrared rays from the Earth
• C) visible energy from the Sun
• D) ultraviolet rays from the Sun
• E) light rays reflected from the Earth

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