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What is the heat received by the earth from the sun called?

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    insolation
  • 2
    Infrared heat
  • 3
    Solar radiation
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    Heat radiation
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Answer : 1. "insolation"
Explanation :

The earth's surface receives most of its energy in short wavelengths. The energy received by the earth is known as incoming solar radiation which in short is termed as insolation.

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