Heat received by the Earth from the Sun is known as:
Heat received by the Earth from the Sun is known as:
(A) Insulation
(B) Solar radiation
(C) Solar heat
(D) Thermal radiation
Heat comes from the Sun’s energy, which is known as solar radiation. When this solar radiation reaches the surface of the Earth, it is called insulation. The warmth of the Earth comes from the Sun. The Sun's energy is sent out into space as solar radiation, which consists of electromagnetic waves. The solar radiation hitting the Earth's surface is called insulation or incoming solar radiation.