Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation is absorbed by water lower in the Earth's atmosphere, but can be detected by telescopes that are on mountaintops or are carried by aircraft?
A) infrared radiation
B) ultraviolet radiation
C) radio wave radiation
D) X-ray radiation

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Infrared radiation is absorbed by water vapor in the Earth's atmosphere, which makes it difficult to detect at lower altitudes. However, telescopes located on mountaintops or carried by aircraft can detect infrared radiation above most of the atmospheric water vapor.

Which of the Following Types of Electromagnetic Radiation Is Absorbed