Class 11 Solar Radiation and Climate Quiz
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What is the approximate average solar constant (solar irradiance) at the top of Earth's atmosphere?

  • $800 W/m^2$
  • $20 W/m^2$
  • $5000 W/m^2$
  • $1360 W/m^2$ (correct)
  • What is the primary source of energy for the Earth's climate system?

  • Geothermal energy
  • Fossil fuels
  • Nuclear energy
  • Solar radiation (correct)
  • At what angle is the Earth's axis tilted relative to its orbital plane around the Sun?

  • 23.5 degrees (correct)
  • 45 degrees
  • 180 degrees
  • 90 degrees
  • What is the term used to describe the process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

    <p>Greenhouse effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

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