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Multiple choice question.

Make correct pairs from the following two columns.





Explanation


(i)The incoming solar radiation to the earth’s atmosphere is known as Insolation


(ii) The percentage of light reflected by an object is known as albedo.


(iii) The lies joining the places of equal temperature is known as Isotherm


(iv) Annual range is the difference between the mean temperature of the warmest and the coldest months.


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