Which of the following is true of insolation?
A)it is the smallest source of energy input driving Earth's atmospheric system.
B)it consists of diffuse and direct radiation.
C)it consists of direct radiation.
D)it varies little over the surface of Earth.
E)is not affected by atmospheric density.

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Insolation consists of both diffuse and direct radiation. Direct radiation is the energy that travels directly from the sun to the Earth's surface, while diffuse radiation is the energy that is scattered by the atmosphere before reaching the Earth's surface.

Which of the Following Is True of Insolation