Which of the following best explains the concept of atmospheric windows?
A) Holes in Earth's atmosphere allow ultraviolet radiation to reach the North and South poles.
B) X-ray radiation from space can see through the atmosphere to observe activities on the ground.
C) Only certain wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation from space reach Earth's surface.
D) Earth's atmosphere can be "closed" or "open" to electromagnetic radiation, depending on the weather.

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Atmospheric windows refer to the specific ranges of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation that can pass through Earth's atmosphere without being significantly absorbed. This allows those wavelengths to reach the surface of the Earth, enabling observations in those ranges from the ground.

Which of the Following Best Explains the Concept of Atmospheric