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What key characteristic distinguishes incoming solar radiation from outgoing terrestrial radiation in Earth's energy budget?

Incoming solar radiation is predominantly shortwave (ultraviolet/visible), while outgoing terrestrial radiation is longwave (infrared). Incoming solar radiation is predominantly longwave radiation, whereas terrestrial emission is shortwave radiation. Incoming solar radiation consists entirely of microwave energy, while terrestrial radiation consists of gamma rays. Incoming solar radiation is absorbed completely by nitrogen, whereas terrestrial radiation passes through unattenuated.

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Incoming solar radiation is predominantly shortwave (ultraviolet/visible), while outgoing terrestrial radiation is longwave (infrared).

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