The relationship between insolation and air temperature through the course of day shows

A) air temperature maximum and minimums are not related to insolation.
B) air temperature reaches a maximum after noon, whereas insolution reaches a maximum at noon.
C) air temperature reaches a minimum at midnight when there is no insolation.
D) air temperature reaches a maximum at noon when insolation also reaches a maximum.


B

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