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ISBN: 9780133954425
Author: Maier
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 16, Problem 4LTB
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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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EBK BIOLOGY
Ch. 16 - Explain why the northern United States experiences...Ch. 16 - Prob. 2LTBCh. 16 - Prob. 3LTBCh. 16 - Prob. 4LTBCh. 16 - Which of the following biomes is most common on...Ch. 16 - Tundra is found ___________ . where average...Ch. 16 - Prob. 7LTBCh. 16 - Prob. 8LTBCh. 16 - Prob. 9LTBCh. 16 - Prob. 10LTB
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