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lnsolation

ICSE · Class 9 · Geography

Summary of lnsolation for ICSE Class 9 Geography. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Insolation means incoming solar radiation received by the Earth. The Sun is the ultimate source of light and energy for life and for weather and climate processes on Earth. The amount of insolation is not the same everywhere. It is minimum at the poles and greater near the Equator because the Sun’s

Key Concepts

Insolation is the solar radiation intercepted

Insolation is the solar radiation intercepted by the Earth. It is not uniform everywhere and is minimum at the poles.

The Sun is a star

The Sun is a star of average size with a surface temperature of about 6000°C. Its energy travels as electromagnetic radiation and takes nearly 8 minut

Terrestrial radiation is long wave electromagnetic

Terrestrial radiation is long wave electromagnetic radiation originating from the Earth and its atmosphere. It helps heat the atmosphere from below.

The atmosphere is heated by convection

The atmosphere is heated by convection, conduction, and radiation. Convection transfers heat by movement of air, conduction by direct contact, and rad

The amount of insolation reaching

The amount of insolation reaching the outer limit of the atmosphere at 480 km is called Solar Constant.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning of insolation and terrestrial radiation
  • Explain how the atmosphere is heated by convection, conduction, and radiation
  • Describe the difference between heating of land and water
  • Identify the main factors controlling the distribution of temperature
  • Explain normal lapse rate and temperature inversion

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