The Insolation Received at Earth's Surface Is

question 86

Multiple Choice

The insolation received at Earth's surface is

• A)usually low at the equator.
• B)generally greater at high latitudes because of daylength.
• C)greatest over low-latitude deserts with their cloudless skies.
• D)inadequate to sustain life.
• E)equal to that received at the top of the atmosphere.

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