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Give a reason for each of the following:

The vertical rays of the Sun give more insolation than the slanting rays.

Insolation

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The vertical rays of the Sun give more insolation than the slanting rays because vertical rays travel a shorter distance and heat up a smaller surface area leading to higher temperatures whereas slanting rays not only travel a longer distance, but also heat a larger area. Thus, they have less heating power.

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