Longwave radiation absorbed by certain atmospheric constituents and re-radiated back to Earth's surface is known as
A)conduction.
B)advection.
C)latent heat.
D)greenhouse heat.
E)counterradiation.

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Counterradiation refers to the process where longwave radiation is absorbed by atmospheric constituents (such as greenhouse gases) and then re-radiated back towards the Earth's surface, contributing to the greenhouse effect and warming the planet.

Longwave Radiation Absorbed by Certain Atmospheric Constituents and Re-Radiated Back