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Energy in Earth's Atmosphere
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Electromagnetic Wave | Wave that can transfer energy through the vacuum of space. |
| Readiation | The direct transfer of energy through space by electromagnetic waves |
| Infrared Radiation | Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths that are longer than red light |
| Ultraviolet Radiation | Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths that are shorter than visible light |
| Scattering | Reflection of light in all directions |
| Greenhousen Effect | The process by which heat is trapped in the atmosphere by water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and other gases tha form a "blanket" around Earth. |