Which of the following factors control the insolation received at a place 1 Rotation of the earth 2 ...........

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Which of the following factors control the insolation received at a place?

1. Rotation of the earth

2. Angle of inclination of sun’s rays

3. Transparency of the atmosphere

4. Albedo of the surface

Select the correct code from following:

1,2&3

2,3&4

1,3&4

All of the above

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Explanation:

Albedo is the amount of radiation reflected back to the atmosphere directly from the
surface. This comes into play once the insolation has struck the surface. It has no effect on
the insolation received at a place. Hence, option (a) is correct answer.