Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
State two advantages of convectional heating of the atmosphere.
Short Answer
Advertisements
Solution
Two advantages of convectional heating of the atmosphere are as follows:
- At night, the atmosphere acts like a greenhouse and keeps the earth's surface warm by preventing the terrestrial radiation from escaping into space.
- During the day, the atmosphere absorbs 14% of insolation and thus regulates temperature on earth.
shaalaa.com
Composition of the Atmosphere
Is there an error in this question or solution?
Chapter 13: Insolation - EXERCISES [Page 124]
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
What is known as atmosphere?
Name two chief characteristics of atmosphere.
How does atmosphere govern life on earth?
Explain the composition of the Atmosphere
What is the significance of solid particles in the atmosphere?
What are the properties of Ionosphere?
Give reasons for the following :
The Earth does not experience extremes of temperature as in other planets.
Answer the following questions
Which two gases make the bulk of the atmosphere?
How does nature balance our life? What is the result if this balance is disturbed?
This ______ gas helps in protecting the earth from radiation.
