Question

Choose the incorrect statement.

पर्याय

• Insolation is more over oceans than on continents.

• Insolation is less on equator.

• Insolation is more in tropics.

• Insolation is more in summers than winters.

Answer 1

Insolation is less on equator.

Explanation:

Insolation is actually the greatest at the equator because the Sun’s rays strike the Earth nearly vertically there, leading to a higher angle of incidence and thus more concentrated solar energy. Insolation is generally more over oceans than continents because water absorbs heat slower and retains it longer. Insolation is also more in the tropics due to their geographical location near the equator. Additionally, insolation is more in the summer than in the winter because of Earth’s axial tilt, causing longer days and more direct sunlight during the summer months.