INSOLATION

INSOLATION

Consider the following statements. 1. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Pacific Ocean than that in the A

For this statement question, read slowly. In Insolation, the statements that hold true together are Only 2. That is the answer. If you check each statement one by one in your mind, you will see why this set feels right. Take your time and do not rush it.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2007] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Insolation and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Normally, the temperature de-creases with the increase in height from the Earth’s surface, because 1. The atmosphere can

This one is a favourite in exams. In Insolation, whenever you see Normally, the temperature de-creases with the increase, the answer is 1 and 3. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2012] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Insolation and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Assertion (A): The atmosphere receives most of the heat only indirectly from the Sun and directly from the Earth’s surfa

Let us keep Assertion-Reason simple. In Insolation, the right combination here is Both (A) and (R) are true and (R).... First ask, is Assertion true? Then, is Reason true? Then, does Reason explain Assertion? When you answer those three, you get Both (A) and (R) are true and (R)....

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1997] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Insolation and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Clear sky nights are cooler than cloudy sky nights due to

In Insolation, there is a simple fact that answers this. Clear sky nights are cooler than cloudy is radiation. That is all the question wants. Many students get it right because they have heard this line before. Now you have heard it too, so it will stay with you.

Ref: [Punjab PSC (Pre) 2019 39th BPSC (Pre) 1994] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Insolation and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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The highest temperature on the Earth is recorded at

Let us keep it easy. The highest temperature on the Earth is — the answer is 20º North Latitude. In Insolation, this is the fact that everyone is expected to know. If you have read the chapter once, you have already seen it. A quick revision is enough to fix it in your mind.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 2010] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Insolation and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which of the following statements is not true?

Do not rush 'not' questions. This one wants the one that is different, and in Insolation that is The zone of maximum temperature is located along.... The zone of maximum temperature is located along... has its own story that sets it apart. If you spot that story, you will pick it without confusion.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2002] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Insolation and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which one of the following reflects more Sunlight as compared to the three?

The main idea is really simple. In Insolation, which one of the following reflects more is always linked with Land covered with fresh snow. That is the point the question is checking. Once you know this link, you will feel confident. It is one of those questions that rewards simple revision.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2010] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Insolation and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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