Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2022 • Q.81
Environmental Ecology and Climate Change
Consider the following statements :
1
High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth.
2
Low clouds have a high absorption of infrared radiation emanating from the Earth's surface and thus cause warming effect.
Syllabus Connection
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization. (Prelims)
NCERT Connection
Ch.12: World Climate and Climate Change
Geography • Class 11 • Class 11 World Physical Geography