Which of the following factors cause the variability of Insolation on the surface of the Earth 1 The...........

Geography and Environment (MPPCS) World climates

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Which of the following factors cause the variability of Insolation on the surface of the Earth?

1. The Revolution of earth

2. The angle of inclination of the sun’s rays

3. The length of the day

4. The transparency of the atmosphere

5. The distribution of land

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1, 2 and 3 only

1, 3 and 4 only

2, 3, 4 and 5 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect and 2, 3, 4 and 5 is correct.
Variability of Insolation at the Surface of the Earth - The amount and the intensity of insolation vary during a day, in a season and in a year. The factors that cause these variations in insolation are
? The rotation of the earth on its axis.
? The angle of inclination of the sun’s rays
? The length of the day
? The transparency of the atmosphere
? The configuration of land.