________ emits mainly ________ which is in the ________ portion of the electromagnetic spectrum

A) The Sun—shortwave radiation—radio wave
B) Earth—longwave radiation—infrared
C) Earth—longwave radiation—ultraviolet
D) The Sun—longwave radiation—infrared
E) Earth—shortwave radiation—visible


B

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

You might also like to view...

Which of the following best describes an absolute location?

a. a location anywhere on Earth's surface b. a location 400 kilometers (250 mi) southwest of Chicago c. a location at 40 degrees north latitude and 90 degrees west longitude d. a location at the base of the Rocky Mountains

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Large fossils are more useful for environmental interpretations than are microfossils

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

The formation of a nucleoside is an example of which type of reaction?

A) addition B) condensation C) oxidation D) substitution

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Which of the following statements regarding carbon dioxide (CO2) and the greenhouse effect is true?

A. all of the answers listed here. B. CO2 concentration in the atmosphere is relatively low. C. without CO2, the average global temperature would be below freezing. D. link between CO2 and the greenhouse effect was proven in the 1800s. E. global warming from burning fossil fuels was predicted in the 1800s.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences