Question

Earth's radiation (terrestrial radiation) is called _____________ ___________. Whereas the Sun's energy (solar radiation) is referred to as ____________ ______________.

a) Longwave radiation; Shortwave radiation
b) Shortwave radiation; Longwave radiation
c) Terrestrial radiation; Insolation
d) Insolation; Terrestrial radiation

Answer 1

The correct answer to the student's question is option a) Longwave radiation; Shortwave radiation, with Earth emitting longwave terrestrial radiation and the Sun emitting shortwave solar radiation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Earth's radiation is known as a. longwave radiation, whereas the Sun's energy is referred to as shortwave radiation. Therefore, the answer to the student's question is: a) Longwave radiation; Shortwave radiation.

Solar radiation, or electromagnetic radiation from the Sun, comes in various types such as X-rays, ultraviolet light, and visible light. The terrestrial radiation is the energy re-radiated back into space from Earth, primarily in the form of heat with longer wavelengths compared to the Sun's radiation.