The relationship between the 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)coincide at noon.
E)shows an inverse relationship.

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The insolation curve and the air temperature curve exhibit a lag of several hours between the plotted lines. This is because the maximum temperature is not reached until a few hours after the maximum insolation is received.

The Relationship Between the Insolation Curve and the Air Temperature