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Prajnanandan GiriAIR 24

Question 4GS1GS1

Discuss the various factors responsible for the uneven temperature distribution on Earth's surface.

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Introduction

Earth's average temperature is around 17.1°C, however it varies from -40°C to 50°C across various region on earth surface.

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Main Body

Factors responsible for uneven temp distribution

1. Earth's tilt of 23.5°Cpresence of various seasons and climate
2. Latitudinal differenceCausing variability in insolation

[ES] Equator — highest insolation — poles — lowest insolation

3. Topographic factorHigher the altitude, lower the temperature.

[ES] Every 165 m from sea level, temperature decreases by 1°C

4. Global wind circulationDue presence of high pressure zones
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Prajnanandan Giri

AIR 24

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Salient features of World's Physical Geography

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