Practice Terrestrial Radiation - 8.2.1 | 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 terrestrial radiation?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens to heat when the sun shines on the Earth.

Question 2

Easy

What does albedo refer to?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how bright or dark surfaces interact with sunlight.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary process through which the Earth re-emits solar energy?

  • A. Conduction
  • B. Terrestrial Radiation
  • C. Convection

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember how the Earth functions like a radiator.

Question 2

True or False: Albedo refers to how much solar energy is absorbed by the Earth.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about high-reflectivity surfaces.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss how climate change may alter the heat budget of the Earth and provide examples of feedback mechanisms involved.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Connect climate change impacts with heat absorption and reflection.

Question 2

Analyze the effects of urbanization on terrestrial radiation and local temperature patterns.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how land use changes affect heat retention and emission.

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