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What surfaces or objects on earth would reflect infrared light well?

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Infrared, sometimes called infrared light, is electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than those of visible light. It is therefore invisible to the human eye.

Aside from water vapor, bodies of water on the surface of the Earth also absorb IR wavelengths well. Glass, wood, brick, stone, asphalt and paper all absorb IR radiation. While regular silver-backed mirrors reflect visible light waves, allowing you to see your reflection, they absorb infrared radiation.

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