Some of the infrared

radiation passes through

the atmosphere. Some
are absorbed and re-
Sun emitted in all directions
by the greenhouse gases
Some radiation is molecules. The effect of
reflected by the earth this is to warm the earth’s
and atmosphere. surface and the lower
atmosphere.

Infrared radiation
is emitted by the
Atmosphere earth’s surface.
Most radiation is
absorbed by the
earth’s surface
and warms it. Earth’s surface
 Sun

Short-wavelength radiation.

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