The wavelength of energy radiated from the Earth back into the atmosphere is longer than the incoming solar radiation.

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The Earth's surface absorbs incoming solar radiation and re-radiates it back into the atmosphere as longer-wavelength energy (infrared radiation) due to its heat. This is known as the greenhouse effect. Therefore, the wavelength of energy radiated from the Earth back into the atmosphere is longer than the incoming solar radiation.

The Wavelength of Energy Radiated from the Earth Back into the Atmosphere