EBK BIOLOGY
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Author: Maier
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Chapter 17, Problem 5LTB
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Solar irradiance is the combined duration in which the radiant energy is discharged into the surrounding environment at that time. This assimilated solar irradiance is known as solar exposure, solar irradiation, insolation, or solar insolation.
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