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The Atmosphere Screens Earth from Harmful Solar Radiation

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Shorter wavelength gamma and X-ray radiation and large amounts of infrared radiation are completely absorbed by the atmosphere. The ozone layer absorbs the most harmful ultraviolet wavelengths. Only radio waves, visible light, and some ultraviolet radiation reach Earth’s surface relatively unimpeded.
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