Which of the following is correctly matched?
A)insolation - shortwave radiation - UV,visible,and near infrared
B)insolation - longwave radiation - thermal infrared radiation
C)terrestrial radiation - shortwave radiation - UV,visible,and near infrared
D)terrestrial radiation - shortwave radiation - thermal infrared radiation
E)both insolation and terrestrial radiation - shortwave radiation - UV,visible,and near infrared

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Insolation refers to incoming solar radiation, which consists of shortwave radiation such as UV, visible, and near infrared. Longwave radiation is emitted by the Earth's surface and atmosphere, and is also referred to as terrestrial radiation. Therefore, choice B is incorrect. Terrestrial radiation consists of longwave radiation, not shortwave radiation, making choices C and D incorrect. Choice E is partially correct, as both insolation and terrestrial radiation can include shortwave radiation, but only insolation includes all three types of shortwave radiation listed (UV, visible, and near infrared). Therefore, the best choice is A.

Which of the Following Is Correctly Matched