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Which statement describes longwave radiation? Choose the correct answer. O It does not affect Earth's energy budget. O It is solar energy that falls on Earth's features. O It makes up about 30% of the
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Which statement describes longwave radiation? Choose the correct answer.

O It does not affect Earth's energy budget.
O It is solar energy that falls on Earth's features.
O It makes up about 30% of the energy emitted by Earth.
O It is infrared radiation emitted after being absorbed by Earth's features.

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Answer: D

Explanation: Heat resulting from the absorption of incoming shortwave radiation is emitted as longwave radiation

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