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Which of the following statements are true about how sunlight photons (solar radiation) and infrared photons (heat) move in Earth’s atmosphere? Check all that apply.

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Most sunlight photons that hit clouds pass easily through to Earth’s surface.


Most sunlight photons that hit clouds are reflected back into space.


Most infrared photons that hit clouds are reflected back to the Earth’s surface.


Most infrared photons easily pass through clouds.


Most sunlight photons that reach Earth’s surface are absorbed and reemitted as infrared photons.


Most sunlight photons that reach Earth’s surface are reflected back into space.