What is an atmospheric window?

A. a region in the atmosphere where light can get through
B. a part of the upper atmosphere with depleted ozone
C. a region in the atmosphere where infrared radiation can penetrate
D. a range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation which transmit through Earth's atmosphere


Answer: D

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