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Compare the following

(i) Wavelengths of the incident solar radiation absorbed by the earth’* surface and the radiation re-radiated by the earth.

(ii) Tanning effect produced on the skin by UV radiation incident directly on the skin and that coming through glass window.

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(i) Radiation re-radiated by earth has greater wavelength.

(ii)Tanning effect is significant for direct UV radiation; it is negligible for radiation coming through the glass.

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