Practice Heat Budget of the Planet Earth - 8.2.2 | 8. SOLAR RADIATION, HEAT BALANCE AND TEMPERATURE | CBSE 11 Fundamental of Physical Geography
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is insolation?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about how much sunlight reaches the Earth.

Question 2

Easy

What does albedo measure?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider what happens to sunlight when it hits different surfaces.

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Question 1

What percentage of solar energy is reflected back by the Earth?

  • 10%
  • 20%
  • 35%

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider how bright surfaces react to sunlight.

Question 2

True or False: The Earth's heat budget leads to a constant temperature.

  • True
  • False

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about the stability of the planet over time.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze how changes in Earth's axial tilt might affect the insolation received at different latitudes.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider the consequences of more direct sunlight vs. less.

Question 2

Assess the potential impacts on Earth's climate if the albedo of polar regions was significantly reduced.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about the role of ice and snow in reflecting sunlight.

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