Solar Radiation, Heat Balance And Temperature Flashcards
1
Q
What causes global circulation of winds?
A
Atmospheric pressure difference caused by differential heating of the planet
2
Q
At what rate earth recieves energy at top of atmosphere?
A
1.94 calories per cm2
3
Q
Factors that causes variation in insolation recieved?
A
Tilt of earth on axis
Angle of Inclination of sun’s rays
Rotation of earth on its axis
Length of day
Transparency of atmosphere
Presence of land
4
Q
How much insolation does tropics and poles receive?
A
320 watt/m2
70 watt/m2
5
Q
Name factors that control temperature distribution
A
Latitude
Altitude
Warm and cold currents
Presence of land or sea
Air mass
6
Q
What is lapse rate
A
6.5 *C /1000m
7
Q
How frost protect plant
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