Not all wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation can penetrate the Earth's atmosphere. Of the following types of waves that come from space, which one are you likely to be able to detect most easily from our planet's surface:

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Radio waves of the wavelength that carry FM broadcasts have longer wavelengths and lower frequencies compared to x-rays and gamma rays, allowing them to penetrate the Earth's atmosphere and be detected easily from the surface. Infrared waves and ultraviolet waves can also reach the surface, but may be absorbed by certain atmospheric gases.

Not All Wavelengths of Electromagnetic Radiation Can Penetrate the Earth's