The Relationship Between the Insolation Curve and the Air Temperature

question 23

Multiple Choice

The relationship between the insolation curve and the air temperature curve on a graph of daily surface energy

• A) exhibits a lag of several hours between the plotted lines.
• B) shows little or no relationship between the two variables.
• C) shows that peak temperatures occur near noon, whereas peak insolation receipt is at 3:00 or 4:00 P.M.
• D) coincide at noon.

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