UPSC Geography Atmosphere / वायुमंडल Question Bank Atmosphere

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    Land masses arc heated and cooled much faster than water bodies. Which of the following statements justifies it?
    I. Land gets heated by conduction.
    II. Water has a higher specific heat.
    III. Only the surface layer of water is heated.
    IV. Water gets heated by convection.

    A)  I, II and III

    B)  II and III

    C)  I and IV

    D)  II and IV

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Land masses are healed and cooled much faster than water bodies because land gets heated by conduction and water has a higher specific heat, it gets heated by convection.


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