Civil Services UPSC Mock Test Series 2025 (Prelims + Mains) General Knowledge Geography (World Geography) Climatology
Consider the following statements regarding the temperature of the Earth's surface:
1. The temperature of a surface is determined by net radiation
2. Net radiation produces a radiant energy flow that can heat or cool a surface
3. Net radiation balance is usually positive during the daytime and negative during night time
4. Soil surface loses energy as temperature increases during the daytime
Which of the statement given above are correct?
1
1 and 2 only
2
3 and 4 only
3
1, 2 and 3 only
4
1, 2, 3 and 4