Question

Solar energy from the Sun's rays is absorbed by the Earth's land and water surfaces. This absorbed energy is then radiated back to the atmosphere as infrared radiation. Most of the radiation cannot be transmitted and is absorbed by the atmosphere. This absorption adds heat to the atmosphere and helps keep the Earth warm enough to support life. The process described above is known as

Answer 1

Answer: The process described above is known as:

Thermal Radiation.

Explanation: Thermal radiation is an electromagnetic radiation generated by the thermal motion of particles in matter.