Geothermal gradient
Tested in 2 real MPSC questions across 2 years (2015–2017). See it in context on the interactive Concept Graph →
Years it was asked
What you need to know first
Structure of the earthBasic physical geographyBasic earth science layers (crust, mantle, core)
Real questions that test this
पृथ्वीच्या अंतर्गत भागात जस जसे खोल जावे तसे सरासरी तापमानात वाढ कशी होते ? / What is the average increase of temperature with increasing depth in the interior of the earth?
1)1° से. दर 32 मीटरला / 1°C for every 32 metres✓ Correct
2)1° से. दर 64 मीटरला / 1°C for every 64 metres
3)1° से. दर 40 मीटरला / 1°C for every 40 metres
4)1° से. दर 80 मीटरला / 1°C for every 80 metres
The geothermal gradient in the earth's interior shows that temperature increases by approximately 1 degree Celsius for every 32 meters of depth.
पृथ्वीच्या अंतरंगा संबंधी खालीलपैकी कोणते विधान बरोबर आहे ? Which of the following statements is correct about the interior of the Earth?
1)खोलीनुसार तापमान कमी होते. / The temperature falls with increasing depth.
2)खोलीनुसार दाब कमी होतो. / The pressure falls with increasing depth.
3)खोलीनुसार तापमानात वाढ होते. / The temperature rises with increasing depth.✓ Correct
4)बदलत्या खोलीनुसार दाब समान असतो. / Pressure remains constant with varying depth.
As we move deeper into the Earth's interior, both temperature and pressure increase significantly due to geothermal gradients and overlying rock weight.