AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt
The sun's energy reaches Earth mostly as
A.visible light and ultraviolet radiation
B.sound waves
C.cosmic rays only
D.X-rays only
Explanation
Core Concept
The sun radiates across the spectrum, peaking in visible light; Earth re-emits the absorbed energy as infrared.
Correct Answer
Avisible light and ultraviolet radiation
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