With respect to incoming solar radiation, radiation emitted back into the atmosphere has:
A) a longer wave frequency.
B) a longer wavelength.
C) a shorter wave period.
D) a shorter wavelength.
E) the same wavelength.

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Radiation emitted back into the atmosphere, known as terrestrial or infrared radiation, has a longer wavelength compared to the incoming solar radiation, which is primarily in the visible and ultraviolet spectrum.

With Respect to Incoming Solar Radiation, Radiation Emitted Back into the Atmosphere