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once absorbed, radiation re - radiated by the clouds, atmosphere, and surface is primarily in the form of
a visible light
b ultra - violet radiation
c x - rays
d infrared.

Explanation:

Objects at Earth - like temperatures re - radiate energy primarily as infrared radiation. Clouds, the atmosphere, and the Earth's surface are at relatively low temperatures compared to the Sun. After absorbing radiation, they re - radiate mostly in the infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Visible light, ultraviolet radiation, and x - rays require higher temperatures or specific energetic processes to be emitted in significant amounts from these sources.

Answer:

D. infrared