Question

Solar radiation a. is most intense at a shorter wavelength than terrestrial infrared radiation. b. does not interact with components of the atmosphere. c. heats the atmosphere which, in turn, heats Earth's surface. d. that reaches the outer atmosphere consists of mostly microwaves. e. None of the above is correct.

Answer 1

Answer:

c. heats the atmosphere which, in turn, heats Earth's surface.

Explanation:

Solar radiation refers to the energy that is emitted by the sun. This most often refers to electromagnetic radiation. Some of this energy lies in the visible short-wave part of the electromagnetic spectrum, while some lies in the invisible part. The radiation the Earth receives can be affected by several factors, such as the tilt of the surface, the height of the sun above the horizon and atmospheric conditions. This energy is one of the elements that makes the existence of life possible on the planet.