Daily radiation and temperature curves The relationship between the absorbed insolation curve and the air temperature curve on a graph of daily surface energy A)exhibits a lag of several hours between the plotted lines. B)shows little or no relationship between the two variables. C)shows that peak temperatures occur near noon,whereas peak insolation receipt is at 3:00 or 4:00 P.M. D)coincides at noon. E)indicates that absorbed insolation is constant,whereas daily air temperature is not.

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The absorbed insolation curve and the air temperature curve exhibit a lag of several hours between the plotted lines. This is because there is a delay in the heating and cooling of the atmosphere in response to changes in incoming solar radiation.

Daily Radiation and Temperature Curves