UPSC Geography Atmosphere / वायुमंडल Question Bank Atmosphere

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    Which of the following statements is true about insolation?                             [UK-PSC 2016]

    A)  Earth's surface receives its energy as short wave electromagnetic radiation

    B)  On an average earth receives 1.94 calories per sq. cm per minute at the top of the atmosphere

    C)  Total insolation received at the equator is 400% more than at poles.

    D)  All of the above

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     In insolation. Earth's Surface receives its energy as short wave electromagnetic radiation on an average earth receives 1.94 calories per Sq cm per minute at the top of the atmosphere. Total insolation received at the equator is 400% more than at poles.


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