Question

(2) Electromagnetic radiation, the atmosphere, and greenhouse effect (1 page maximum)

Draw the electromagnetic spectrum showing all wave types from Gamma to Radio waves

        Indicate the direction in which wavelength increases/decreases and frequency increases/decreases

        Show the largest and smallest values of frequency and wavelength on your diagram

Using colored pencils, sketch visible light part of the spectrum

Given your life experiences, which wavelengths are most dangerous to humans? Explain very briefly with examples

Indicate on your electromagnetic spectrum (1) the range of most of the radiation received by the earth (emitted by the sun) and (2) the range of most radiation emitted from the Earth

In three sentences or less explain why the interactions (or lack thereof) of our atmosphere with these ranges is important in controlling our surface temperatures on Earth.

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