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Ritika Chitlangia

Question 13How does temperature inversion affect atmospheric conditions and what are its implications for heat comfort patterns and air pollution levelsGS1GS1

How does temperature inversion affect atmospheric conditions and what are its implications for heat comfort patterns and air pollution levels? (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks

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Introduction

Temperature inversion refers to the cond HM marked by negative lapse of temperature. It refers to disequilibrium in horizontal stratal of vertical column of air.

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Main Body

Temperature inversion & effect on Atmospheric conditions.

1Atmospheric stability => layers of warm air overlies layer of cold air. The cold air does not rise & reiterates high pressure on the surface atmospheric stability.
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  • Clear definition of temperature inversion
  • Correctly identifies atmospheric stability concept
  • Links to pressure systems

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Ritika Chitlangia

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of World's Physical Geography

Important Geophysical Phenomena

Temperature inversion and atmospheric effects

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