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Which radiation is responsible for the 'heating' of the atmosphere near the surface?
AShort-wave solar radiation
BLong-wave terrestrial radiation
CGamma radiation
DCosmic radiation
✓ Correct Answer: B — Long-wave terrestrial radiation
The Earth emits long-wave (infrared) radiation which is absorbed by greenhouse gases, warming the lower atmosphere.
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