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प्रश्न
What is solar radiation? What is its significance for the earth?
उत्तर
The sun continuously radiates heat and light energy in all directions. It is known as solar radiation. Solar radiation is the only primary source of light and heat on the earth. The earth receives its heat from solar radiation which is a tiny fraction of the radiated energy of the sun.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
State the factors favouring evaporation.
Name four factors that affect the temperature of a place.
Define briefly ‘Heat Balance”.
Name the heat zones of the earth.
Distinguish between the following:
Land Breeze and Sea Breeze.
Distinguish between the following:
Annual Range and Monthly Range of Temperature.
Give reasons for the following:
North India has a greater range of temperature than South India.
Give reasons for the following:
Desert areas experience a high day temperature and a much lower night temperature.
Describe the heat budget of the earth.
Explain the ranges of temperature and show their calculation.
