Question 13GS1GS1
What are 'atmospheric rivers'? How do they influence global weather patterns and impact human settlements?
Introduction
'Atmospheric Rivers' refers to large amount of water flowing in a definite pattern in the atmosphere leading to 'river' formation in upper atmosphere.
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Main Body
Formation of Atmospheric River
1Evaporation of water from the sea.
2Water vapour coalescing into bigger mass of water.
3Movement of water vapour in a stream of air in a definite direction.
4Collection of water vapour in the stream leading to formation of atmospheric rivers.
5Moving onto landforms and transited more higher clue to gradient and Mountain.
Ex] Pineapple Express in Northern Hemisphere
Influence on Global Weather Patterns
1Impacting rainfall and precipitation in regions [Ex] Atmospheric river can cause flash floods.
2Regulation of Temperature: [Ex] Balancing hot and cold temperature through to heat transfer in upper atmosphere.
3Influence the formation of storms, cyclones and thunderstorms.
4Influence on evaporatory: as atmospheric river sucks the water vapour leading to more dryness above sea→favor evaporation.
5Influence wind patterns: through movement of Atmospheric river within jet streams.
Influence on Human Settlements
1Impacting agricultural system.
2Availability of water by rainfall.
3May cause flooding and cloud bursts.
4Damage and destruction to property.
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Conclusion
Thus, Project Mausam is crucial to understand the impact of Atmospheric Rivers and Early predictions.
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Diagram
Simple diagram showing the process of atmospheric river formation: Evaporated Water → Collected → Atmospheric River → flowing from Sea to Land
- Clear definition provided at the start
- Logical sequencing of formation process
- Visual aid included
Topper
Gaurav Chopra
AIR 83
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Salient features of World's Physical Geography
Geophysical Phenomena
Atmospheric phenomena - Atmospheric rivers
Writing Stats
207
Total words
4
Paragraphs
explanatory
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