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What does the word 'solar' mean?
What does the word 'solar' mean?
- Involving the planets
- Involving the stars
- Involving the sun (correct)
- Involving the moon
What is a parasol?
What is a parasol?
An umbrella protecting you from the sun
What is solar energy?
What is solar energy?
Energy from the sun
What does insolation refer to?
What does insolation refer to?
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What is insulation?
What is insulation?
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The Latin root 'Sol' means sun.
The Latin root 'Sol' means sun.
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The word 'solar' involves the ______.
The word 'solar' involves the ______.
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Study Notes
Latin Root "Sol"
- "Sol" is a Latin root meaning "sun," and it forms the basis for various words associated with sunlight and its properties.
Vocabulary Associated with "Sol"
- Solar: Pertains to anything involving the sun, such as solar panels or solar energy technologies.
- Parasol: A type of umbrella specifically designed to shield a person from sunlight, often used for leisure or comfort outdoors.
- Solar Energy: The energy harnessed from the sun’s rays, utilized in various applications, including electricity generation and heating.
- Insolation: The process of exposing something to sunlight, specifically the amount of solar radiation reaching a surface. It is also related to conditions like sunstroke.
- Insulation: A material employed to restrict the transfer of heat or electricity, differentiating it from insolation, which is focused on direct solar exposure.
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