Which of the following is the range of wavelengths corresponding to the maximum amount of radiation emitted by the Earth?

A. 0.5 micrometre 10 micrometers
B. 1 micrometre 1 micrometer
C. 10 micrometres 30 micrometers
D. 30 micrometres 0.5 micrometers


Answer: C

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