Definition

The amount of sunlight that reaches a surface, often measured to understand its effects on temperature and climate.

Example

The insolation levels in the desert are much higher than in the forest.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about insolation and how it affects our weather?

Yeah, I learned that it’s the amount of solar radiation that reaches the Earth.

Exactly! I find it fascinating how it influences temperature changes.

For sure, and it's important for understanding climate patterns too!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Insolation is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "sol" (from Latin "sol", meaning sun) and "-ation" (a suffix indicating a process or action). The word refers to the process of receiving sunlight, particularly the amount of solar radiation reaching a given area.

Memory Tip

Think of 'into' ('in-') and 'sun' ('sol') to remember that insolation means the process of receiving sunlight.

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