Question

complete the statement.
the surface of earth heats up when it ____ incoming solar radiation. earths surface also releases energy in the form of ____ radiation.
absorbs . . . solar
releases . . . infrared
releases . . . solar
absorbs . . . infrared
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Explanation:

1. The diagram shows 51% of solar radiation is absorbed by Earth's surface, which causes the surface to heat up.
2. After absorbing solar energy, Earth's surface emits energy as longer-wavelength infrared radiation, which is part of the greenhouse effect process.

Answer:

absorbs . . . infrared