Insolation Is the Flow Rate of Incoming Solar Energy, as Measured

question 81

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Insolation is the flow rate of incoming solar energy, as measured at the top of the atmosphere.

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Definitions:

Earth's Surface

The exterior layer of the Earth, composed of water, landforms, and various biomes, which supports a vast array of life forms.

Net Primary Productivity

The rate at which plants and other photosynthetic organisms produce organic compounds in an ecosystem minus the rate of respiration.

Tropical Rain Forest

Biome found near the equator, characterized by warm weather, plentiful rainfall, high biodiversity, and mainly tree-living animal life.

Biomes

Large ecological areas on the earth's surface, with flora and fauna (animals and plants) adapted to their environment.