The atmosphere is a(n):
A)selective absorber.
B)blackbody absorber.
C)inferior absorber of x-rays.
D)absorber of all radiation equally.

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The atmosphere is a selective absorber, meaning it selectively absorbs certain wavelengths of radiation and allows others to pass through. This is evident in the fact that the atmosphere absorbs mostly visible light and some infrared radiation, while allowing most radio waves and x-rays to pass through.

The Atmosphere Is A(n)