Which of the following factors most strongly affects the amount of insolation received at a given location at a given time?

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The angle of the sun's rays is the factor that most strongly affects the amount of insolation received at a given location at a given time. As the angle changes, the amount of solar energy received by a given surface changes due to the varying path length through the atmosphere, and the amount of absorption that occurs. Variations in the sun's output and the composition of the atmosphere can both affect the amount of insolation, but not as strongly as the angle of the sun's rays.

Which of the Following Factors Most Strongly Affects the Amount