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Question

The solar radiation radiate back to the atmosphere in the form of _____________.

A

long waves

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B

short waves

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C

transverse waves

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D

longitudinal waves

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Solution

The correct option is A long waves
The earth receives solar energy in form of short-wave solar recitation.On the other hand solar radiation is radiated back to the atmosphere in the form of long-wave terrestrial rediation.

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