The atmosphere is strongly ________ with respect to terrestrial radiation.
A)absorptive
B)reflective
C)transparent
D)conductive

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The atmosphere is strongly absorptive with respect to terrestrial radiation, meaning that it absorbs most of the radiation that is emitted from the Earth's surface. This is why the greenhouse effect occurs, where the atmosphere traps some of the heat radiated by the Earth, leading to an increase in temperature.

The Atmosphere Is Strongly ________ with Respect to Terrestrial Radiation