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Surabhi SrivastavaAIR 56· 2023

Question Q.4GS1GS1

Discuss the various factors responsible for the uneven temperature distribution on Earth's surface. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks

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The temperature at the earth surface varies due to a variety of factors -

These factors include -

1Insolation of sun -

[Diagram showing Earth with labels: Cold at poles (66⅔°N, 23½°E), Hot, O sum, 23½°E]

The insolation creates variation in temperature across the latitudes

2Altitude - The regions close to surface have high temperature

Eg. Hills - face low temperature

3The atmospheric circulation also creates variable temperature
71 words7 paragraphs

Diagram

Earth sphere showing polar regions labeled as 'Cold' at 66⅔°N and 23½°E, equatorial 'Hot' region at 0°, and another marked as 23½°E

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  • Uses visual aid (diagram) effectively
  • Systematic presentation of factors
  • Correct understanding of latitude-temperature relationship
  • Mentions altitude effect with example

Topper

Surabhi Srivastava

AIR 562023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of World's Physical Geography

Temperature distribution

Factors affecting temperature

Writing Stats

71

Total words

7

Paragraphs

structured, technical

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