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

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Insolation refers to the amount of solar radiation that reaches the Earth's surface. This includes shortwave radiation, which includes UV, visible, and near-infrared radiation. Longwave radiation refers to the infrared radiation emitted by the Earth's surface and atmosphere, not by insolation. Terrestrial radiation also refers to this longwave radiation, not shortwave radiation.

Which of the Following Is Correctly Matched