What is meant by insolation ? State two of its main characteristics. – InterviewSolution

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1.	What is meant by insolation ? State two of its main characteristics.
Answer» The amount of solar energy received by the earth is called insolation, but only one part out of two billion parts reaches the earth. So, out of total 100% solar energy only 51% reaches the earth, 35% reflected back to into space and only 14% is absorbed by the ozone layer.

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