The Earth's surface can only radiate long wave radiation ________,but the atmosphere radiates long wave radiation ________.

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The Earth's surface can only radiate long wave radiation upward, but the atmosphere can radiate long wave radiation both upward and downward. This is due to the fact that the atmosphere contains greenhouse gases, such as water vapor, carbon dioxide, and methane, that trap heat and re-radiate it back to the surface. This process is known as the greenhouse effect. So, option A is the correct answer.

The Earth's Surface Can Only Radiate Long Wave Radiation ________,But