Which among the following statements is are correct about the heating of the earth rsquo s atmospher...........

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Which among the following statements is/are correct about the heating of the earth’s atmosphere?

The atmosphere acts as a transparent medium for the incoming radiation.

The atmosphere acts as an opaque body for the long-wave radiation.

Select the correct code from the options given below:

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 & 2

Neither 1 & 2

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Explanation:

The incoming energy .i.e. insolation is mostly in the form of short-wave radiation. The earth absorbs short wave radiation during daytime and reflects back the heat received into space as long-wave radiation which is mostly infrared radiation during night.
The Earth’s atmosphere acts as a transparent medium for the incoming radiation and an opaque body for the long wave radiation.