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2. Solar Energy

Solar radiation plays many crucial functions

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Solar radiation plays a crucial role in providing the necessary energy for the existence of the biosphere, as well as driving the atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns, and powering the weather machine. Light (or visible light) is but a part of solar radiation and there are other types of radiation, such as infra-red, ultraviolet, and X-rays.

What are some of the crucial functions of solar radiation?