Indian Geography Questions Answers for Competitive Exams - 1

Question: 1

What factors cause seasons?

The Earth rotates on its inclined axis and revolves around the sun

As a result, the duration and inclination of solar radiation falling at a place varies through out the year

This causes seasons.

Question: 2

Define Latent heat?

i. Evaporation takes place continuously

ii. Much energy is needed to convert water into water vapour

iii. The energy which is absorbed by water to become water vapour is hidden in the water vapour

iv. This hidden heat energy is known as latent heat.

Question: 3

Define Insolation?

The Sun’s energy received by the earth is known as incoming solar radiation or insolation.

Question: 4

What is meant by radiation?

When heat is transferred from one body to another without the help of any medium like solids, liquids, or gas it is called radiation.

Question: 5

What do the invisible sun rays consist of?

The invisible sun rays consists of

i. Gamma rays

ii. X-rays

iii. Ultra violet rays

iv. Infra red rays and

v. Radio waves.