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where do IR and UV originate from
the sun
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absorption of solar energy in the Thermosphere
Incoming radiation is mainly uv and visible light
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absorption of solar energy in the Mesosphere
Some visible light is reflected, absorbed or scattered by molecules & clouds
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absorption of solar energy in the Stratosphere
Ozone in the stratosphere absorbs much uv radiation
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absorption of solar energy in the Troposphere
Remaining uv and visible light either reflected or absorbed by Earthās surface; absorbed radiation is re-radiated as infrared energy
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