The amount of incoming solar radiation available at various places on the earth depends mainly on
A)longitude.
B)the angle at which the sun's rays strike the earth and the number of daylight hours.
C)the earth's rotation.
D)the absorbance of the earth surface material.

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The amount of incoming solar radiation available at various places on the earth depends mainly on the angle at which the sun's rays strike the earth and the number of daylight hours. The angle of the sun’s rays affects the intensity of solar radiation received on the earth's surface, and the number of daylight hours affects the duration of exposure to solar radiation. Latitude also plays a role, as it affects the angle at which the sun's rays strike the earth's surface.

The Amount of Incoming Solar Radiation Available at Various Places