Question

When both incoming radiation and outgoing radiation are balanced, it is called ______.

Options

• Convection

• Terrestrial radiation

• Heat balance

• Conduction

Answer 1

When both incoming radiation and outgoing radiation are balanced, it is called Heat balance.

Explanation:

Heat balance refers to the condition when the incoming solar radiation (insolation) is equal to the outgoing terrestrial radiation. This balance maintains a stable average temperature on Earth, making it suitable for life. Without this balance, Earth would either keep getting hotter or cooler over time.