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No. There are significant differences between different types of radiation. Visible light and radio waves go right through (and reach Earth's surface); most other radiations are absorbed.

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How has the earths atmosphere changed?

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Why does earths atmostsphere have the ability to block outgoing long wave infrared radiation after allowing incoming short waves pass through?

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Which gas can block UV radiation in the upper atmosphere?

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What effect does dust and dirt have on earths radiation?

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Does earth's atmosphere block all uv radiation from space?

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How has earth atmosphere changes since it first formed?

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Which layer of the atmosphere averages 8 miles above the earths surface?

The stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere that averages about 8 miles above the Earth's surface. This layer contains the ozone layer, which helps to absorb and block harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.


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How does solar radiation reach the surface of the earth?

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Fine, I'll answer your homework question. The layers in the atmosphere block solar radiation, debris such as meteors from space, and allow the force of gravity to exist.