Atmospheric absorption occurs because of:
A)the distance traversed in atmospheric transmission
B)the water and oxygen content
C)pollution and carbon content
D)nitrogen content

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Atmospheric absorption occurs because of the water and oxygen content in the atmosphere. These molecules can absorb certain wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation, leading to a reduction in the transmitted signal or energy. Nitrogen content does not play a significant role in atmospheric absorption, and pollution and carbon content may affect atmospheric transparency but do not directly cause absorption. The distance traversed in atmospheric transmission may impact the amount of absorption but is not the direct cause.

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