Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> In context of insolation, consider the following statements :

1. The Equator receives less insolation than the tropics.
2. At the same latitude the insolation is more over the oceans than over the continents.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

The Equator receives less insolation than the tropics because of the presence of clouds. At the same latitudes the insolation is more over the continent than oceans because clouds over the ocean reflect back the sunlight.