Climatology : Heating & Cooling Of Atmosphere
Q 4 / 10
With reference to the Earth's atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct?
A
The total amount of insolation received at the equator is roughly about 10 times of that received at the poles.
B
Infrared rays constitute roughly two-thirds of insolation.
C
Infrared waves are largely absorbed by water vapour that is concentrated in the lower atmosphere.
D
Infrared waves are a part of visible spectrum of electromagnetic waves of solar radiation.