WAEC Geography 1997 Question 23

Question 23

Weather

The energy received from the sun at a particular place is called

  1. A.insolation
  2. B.convection
  3. C.conduction
  4. D.heat wave
  5. E.advection
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (insolation)

Explanation

Insolation (incoming solar radiation) is the sun's energy reaching the earth's surface.