The passage of shortwave and longwave energy through the atmosphere and water is an example of
A)absorption.
B)transmission.
C)refraction.
D)insolation.
E)reflection.

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The passage of shortwave and longwave energy through the atmosphere and water is an example of transmission, as energy is able to travel through these mediums without being absorbed, refracted, or reflected. Insolation refers specifically to incoming solar radiation, while reflection and refraction refer to changes in the direction of energy as it interacts with different surfaces or mediums.

The Passage of Shortwave and Longwave Energy Through the Atmosphere