AP - Social Studies

2. Energy from the Sun

1. Reading and Analysis of Maps
2. Energy from the Sun
3. Earth Movements and Seasons
4. The Polar Regions
5. Forests:Using and Protecting them
6. Minerals and Mining
7. Money and Banking
8. Impact of Technology on Livelihoods
9. Public Health and the Government
10. Landlords and Tenants under the British and the Nizam
11 A. National Movement - The Early Phase 1885-1919
11 B. National Movement - The Last Phase 1919-1947
12. Freedom Movement in Hyderabad State
13. The Indian Constitution
14. Parliament and Central Government
15. Law and Justice - A Case Study
16. Abolition of Zamindari System
17. Understanding Poverty
18. Rights Approach to Development
19. Social and Religious Reform Movements
20. Understanding Secularism
21. Performing Arts and Artistes in Modern Times
22. Film and Print Media
23. Sports: Nationalism and Commerce
24. Disaster Management

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Can you point out the difference between insolation and radiation?

Class 8th AP - Social Studies 2. Energy from the Sun

Answer :

Insolation refers to the solar radiation received on the surface of the Earth.

Radiation refers to the solar energy emitted by the sun in the form of light and heat.

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