The latitude at which heat gain through insolation approximately equals heat loss through terrestrial radiation is at 66∘ North and South. At these latitudes, near the poles, there is a balance between the heat received from the Sun (insolation) during the day and the heat radiated away from the Earth's surface during the night, resulting in a relatively stable temperature regime. This is one of the factors contributing to the formation of the polar climates. So, the correct option is (D):66∘ North and South
At which lattitude, heat gain through insolation approximately equals beat loss through terrestrial radiation?
NEET UG 2005 — Botany Ecosystem
At which lattitude, heat gain through insolation approximately equals beat loss through terrestrial radiation?
Held on 30 Apr 2005 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
2221∘ North and South
- B
40∘ North and South
- C
4221∘ North and South
- D
66∘ North and South.
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