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Chapter 9: Solar Radiation, Heat Balance and Temperature

Geography • Class 11 • Class 11 World Physical Geography

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Solar Radiation, Heat Balance and Temperature

Geography • Class 11 • Class 11 World Physical Geography

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2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.44
Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night?
General Science
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.29
In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the :
Physical Geography
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.40

If a major solar storm (solar flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible effects on the Earth ?

1
GPS and navigation systems could fail.
2
Tsunamis could occur at equatorial regions.
3
Power grids could be damaged.
4
Intense auroras could occur over much of the Earth.
5
Forest fires could take place over much of the planet.
6
Orbits of the satellites could be disturbed.
7
Shortwave radio communication of the aircraft flying over polar regions could be interrupted.
General Science
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.64

Consider the following statements :

Statement-I
The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter.
Statement-II
The specific heat of water is more than that of land surface.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Geography
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.15

On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12 hours?

1
Equator
2
Tropic of Cancer
3
Tropic of Capricorn
4
Arctic Circle
Physical Geography
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.32

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I
Giant stars live much longer than dwarf stars.
Statement-II
Compared to dwarf stars, giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

General Science
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.27

Consider the following statements :

Statement I
In January, in the Northern Hemisphere, the isotherms bend equatorward while crossing the landmasses, and poleward while crossing the oceans.
Statement II
In January, the air over the oceans is warmer than that over the landmasses in the Northern Hemisphere.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Physical Geography
2022•Mains•GS-I•Q.17
Troposphere is a very significant atmospheric layer that determines weather processes. How?
GS-I Geography
2026•Mains•GS-I•Q.14
Compare the Loo, Chinook and Foehn winds with respect to their regions of prevalence, their nature and climatic impacts.
Geography

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