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Solar Radiation, Heat Balance and Temperature

Jharkhand Board · Class 11 · Geography

Summary of Solar Radiation, Heat Balance and Temperature for Jharkhand Board Class 11 Geography. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

The atmosphere is a vital envelope of gases surrounding Earth that supports life. Earth receives energy from the Sun and radiates it back to space, maintaining a delicate balance. This chapter explores how solar radiation heats our planet, how heat is distributed through the atmosphere, and how temp

Key Concepts

Incoming solar radiation received by Earth

Incoming solar radiation received by Earth. Earth receives 1.94 calories per sq. cm per minute at the top of its atmosphere. The amount varies due to

Key factors include

Key factors include: (1) Earth's rotation on its axis, (2) angle of inclination of sun's rays, (3) length of day, (4) atmospheric transparency, and (5

Earth maintains constant temperature by balancing

Earth maintains constant temperature by balancing incoming solar radiation (100%) with outgoing radiation. 35% is reflected back (albedo), 65% is abso

Four main processes

Four main processes: (1) Conduction - heat transfer between bodies in contact, (2) Convection - vertical movement of heated air, (3) Advection - horiz

Temperature distribution is controlled by

Temperature distribution is controlled by: (1) Latitude - determines insolation received, (2) Altitude - temperature decreases at 6.5°C per 1000m (nor

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the concept of insolation and factors affecting it
  • Explain the passage of solar radiation through the atmosphere
  • Analyze the heat budget and heat balance of Earth
  • Describe the processes of heating and cooling of the atmosphere
  • Examine factors controlling temperature distribution

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