Practice Variability of Insolation at the Surface of the Earth - 8.1.1 | 8. SOLAR RADIATION, HEAT BALANCE AND TEMPERATURE | CBSE 11 Fundamental of Physical Geography
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Question 1

Easy

What is insolation?

💡 Hint: Think about energy from the sun.

Question 2

Easy

Name one factor that affects insolation.

💡 Hint: Consider what can change how sunlight hits Earth's surface.

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Question 1

What is insolation?

  • Solar energy received at a location
  • The angle of sun rays
  • Heat loss from the Earth

💡 Hint: Think about how solar energy is measured at different places.

Question 2

True or False: Insolation is consistent all year round for every location.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider seasonal changes and their effects.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate how much energy in kWh a location at 40°N latitude receives during a day of peak summer insolation, assuming it receives an average of 600 W/m² for 10 hours.

💡 Hint: Use the basic power formula and remember to convert W to kW.

Question 2

Discuss how one specific factor (such as atmospheric conditions or Earth's axial tilt) can lead to a local climate anomaly in a given region.

💡 Hint: Draw from real-life examples of weather anomalies or patterns.

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