Out of the total solar insolation that reaches the earth rsquo s surface most is used by plants for ........

Geography and Environment (HCS) World climates

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Out of the total solar insolation that reaches the earth’s surface, most is used by plants for

Respiration

Photosynthesis

Storage

Movement of minerals and fluids

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Explanation:

Only a very small fraction (0.1 per cent) is fixed in photosynthesis. More than half is used for plant respiration and the remaining part is temporarily stored or is shifted to other portions of the plant. This energy captured from Sun further reduces when we pass to higher trophic levels.