Question

multiple choice question
clouds can affect earths surface temperatures by absorbing some ____ radiation from earths surface, thus keeping it warmer, and by reflecting some ____ radiation from the sun, thus keeping earth cooler
o short - wave, long - wave
o radio wave, microwave
o long - wave, short - wave
o short - wave, x - ray

Explanation:

Earth emits long - wave radiation (infrared). Clouds absorb this long - wave radiation and re - radiate some back to Earth, warming it. The Sun emits short - wave radiation (visible light, ultraviolet etc.). Clouds reflect some of this short - wave radiation from the Sun, cooling Earth.

Answer:

C. long - wave, short - wave