UPSC Geography Climate / जलवायु Question Bank Climatology

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    Consider the following statements:
    1. Heat energy radiated by the sun into space is known as solar insolation.
    2. Slope of land does not have any effect on the amount of solar radiation received at a place.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    A)  1 only         

    B)  2 only

    C)  Both 1 and 2                

    D)  Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Heat energy radiated by the sun into space is known as solar radiation. Solar insolation received at  a place depends on the slope of land because slope facing the seen receives more insolation than the  slope away from the seen.                                                                   


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