In order for Earth to be in equilibrium, __________ radiation that the Earth receives from the Sun must equal the __________ radiation that the Earth emits to space.

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The radiation that comes from the Sun is shortwave radiation, while the radiation that is emitted by the Earth is longwave radiation. Therefore, in order for Earth to be in equilibrium, the shortwave radiation received from the Sun must be equal to the longwave radiation emitted to space by the Earth.

In Order for Earth to Be in Equilibrium, __________ Radiation