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Define solar radiation, insolation and terrestrial radiation.

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Solar radiation — The sun radiates heat and light energy. This is called solar radiation.

Insolation — The amount of solar radiation received by the earth's surface is called insolation.

Terrestrial radiation — The earth's surface absorbs maximum insolation during the day. At night, the heat which was absorbed during the day, is radiated back. This is called terrestrial radiation.

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