Question

The Earth's atmosphere stops most types of electromagnetic radiation arriving from space including energy from the Sun. The EM reaching Earth's surface includes what wavelengths? A) gamma, ultraviolet, visible B) ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and radio C) x-rays and radio waves D) radio waves and gamma rays

Answer 1

The answer is B) Ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and radio

Step-by-step explanation:

EM reaching the Earth include wavelengths in the ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and radio range. These are referred to as the optical window. Radio waves, although they reach Earth, do not originate as solar energy.

Answer 2

Ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and radio waves are passing the atmosphere. Our atmosphere blocks most ultraviolet light (UV) and all X-rays and gamma-rays from reaching the surface of Earth. With this in mind B: is your only answer.