Multiple choice

Within the troposphere, water vapour, ozone and other gases ________ much of the near infrared radiation.

  1. scatter

  2. diffuse

  3. reflect

  4. absorb

  5. pass
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer. The atmosphere is largely transparent to short wave solar radiation. The incoming solar radiation passes through the atmosphere before striking the Earth’s surface. Within the troposphere, water vapour, ozone and other gases absorb much of the near infrared radiation.

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