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Question
Distinguish between the following:
Insolation and Terrestrial Radiation.
Solution
Insolation :
- It is the incoming solar radiation intercepted by the earth.
- It travels in short waves.
- Insolation involves only 51 units out of 100 units of solar radiation.
Terrestrial Radiation :
- It is the earth’s radiation given back to the atmosphere and space.
- It travels in long waves.
- Out of 51 units of insolation 34 units are transferred to the atmosphere and 17 units go back to space
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