Question

What causes some solar radiation to be absorbed by earths atmosphere while allowing some to be reflected back into space?

Answer 1

Energy released from the Sun

Step-by-step explanation:

Energy released from the Sun is emitted as shortwave light and ultraviolet energy. When it reaches the Earth, some is reflected back to space by clouds, some is absorbed by the atmosphere, and some is absorbed at the Earth's surface. ... Shortwave radiation reflected back to space by clouds.