Question : The amount of insolation received at a place on the surface of the earth depends upon
Option 1: its climate
Option 2: the longitude of the place
Option 3: its latitude
Option 4: the altitude of the place
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Correct Answer: its latitude
Solution : The answer is its latitude.
The quantity of insolation (incoming solar radiation) received at a given location on the Earth's surface is determined by its latitude. Latitude affects the angle at which the sun's rays impact the Earth's surface. Near the equator, there is more direct sunshine and, hence, higher insolation.
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Question : Recharging of water table depends on
Option 1: amount of rainfall
Option 2: relief of the area
Option 3: vegetation of the area
Option 4: amount of percolation
Question : Intensity of gravitational field of earth is maximum at
Option 1: Poles
Option 2: Equator
Option 3: Centre of earth
Option 4: Surface
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Most of Earth's surface is covered by water.
Option 1: Water is covering most of Earth's surface.
Option 2: Water has been covering most of Earth's surface.
Option 3: Water covers most of Earth's surface.
Option 4: Water has covered most of Earth's surface.
Question : The solar radiation coming to Earth is called
Option 1: Radiant energy
Option 2: Insolation
Option 3: Sunshine
Option 4: Terrestrail radiation
Question : Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the
Option 1: Earth on the Moon
Option 2: Earth on the Sun
Option 3: Sun and Moon on the Earth
Option 4: Moon on the Earth
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