Solar Radiation, Heat Balance and Temperature — Practice Quiz
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What is the term used for incoming solar radiation?
On average, how much solar energy does the Earth receive at the top of its atmosphere?
What is the normal lapse rate of temperature?
Which process involves the transfer of heat through horizontal movement of air?
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When is the Earth nearest to the sun?
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3rd January
The chapter states that on 3rd January, the Earth is nearest to the sun at 147 million km, a position called perihelion.
What does the term 'albedo' represent?
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Reflected radiation
Albedo refers to the amount of radiation reflected back to space from the Earth's surface and atmosphere.
Which atmospheric gases primarily absorb long-wave radiation?
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Carbon dioxide and Greenhouse gases
The chapter specifically mentions carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases absorb long-wave terrestrial radiation.
What causes temperature variation in a location?
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Latitude, altitude, distance from sea, air masses, ocean currents
The chapter lists these specific factors as influencing local temperature distribution.
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