Discuss the various factors responsible for the uneven temperature distribution on Earth's surface. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks
Introduction
Temperature plays an important role in various atmospheric phenomena as Monsoon & global warming effect. But is distributed unevenly.
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Various factors for it: (1) Latitudinal reason: Regions on equator receive more insolation and thus temperature is high. Polar regions high latitudes have low temperature. (2) Altitude: Going higher, on decrease temperature. E.g. 1°C reduces after every 165m. (3) Insolation: The direct rays on equator keeps temperature high. Slant rays on polar regions, E.g. Arctic. (4) Winds & Jet streams: Helps in Heat balance. (5) Coastal environment: Sea Breeze keeps cooling. Ocean Currents influence temperature (cold & warm currents). E.g. Coriolis (cold) current in polar region.
Insolation: the direct rays on equator keeps temperature high. Slant rays on polar regions, E.g. Arctic. Winds & Jet streams: Helps in heat balance. Coastal environment: Sea Breeze keeps cooling. Ocean Currents influence temperature (cold & warm currents). E.g. Coriolis (cold) current in polar region. There are some factors apart from it: forestation, green environment soil cover and less commercialization also keeps temperature cool.
- Clear enumeration of multiple factors
- Provides specific examples
- Mentions both latitudinal and non-latitudinal factors
- References ocean currents with example
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Salient features of World's Physical Geography
Geophysical Phenomena
Temperature distribution and factors
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