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Consider the following statements about insolation in the Earth's atmosphere: 1. The total insolation at the equator is about 10 times that at the poles. 2. Infrared waves are largely absorbed by water vapour in the lower atmosphere. Which is correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
Infrared radiation is largely absorbed by water vapour; the equator does not receive 10 times the insolation of the poles.