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Insolation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Incoming solar radiation that reaches Earth's surface; the main source of energy for Earth's systems and varies by season and latitude.

AP course connection

Topic 4.7: 4.7 Solar Radiation and Earth's Seasons

Unit 4