Insolation vs temperature:
- Insolation is a form of short-wavelength whereas temperature is a form of longer wavelength.
- Insolation increase with altitude from the earth's surface whereas temperature decrease with altitude from the earth's surface.
- During the night, insolation is zero whereas temperature is present during the night.
Try to solve the following questions:
- Differentiate between insolation and temperature and explain anomalous temperature. ( UPSC 2016, 150 words, 10 marks)
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