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Standard IX
Geography
Modes of Heat Transfer
What is the m...
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What is the meaning of insolation?

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Incoming solar radiation
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Outgoing solar radiation
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C
Increase in temperature
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D
Decrease in temperature
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The correct option is A Incoming solar radiation
The energy received by the earth is known as incoming solar radiation which in short is termed as insolation. Insolation is in the form of shortwave radiation.

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