The scattered energy that reaches the earth's surface is called:
A)direct radiation.
B)diffused radiation.
C)albedo.
D)ultraviolet light.

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Diffused radiation is the energy that is scattered and dispersed in different directions before it reaches the surface of the earth. Direct radiation refers to the energy that travels in a straight path from the sun to the earth's surface. Albedo is the measure of reflectivity of the earth's surface. Ultraviolet light is a type of electromagnetic radiation that is present in the sunlight but is not the scattered energy that reaches the earth's surface.

The Scattered Energy That Reaches the Earth's Surface Is Called