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Surabhi SrivastavaAIR 56· 2023

Question Q4GS1GS1

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

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Introduction

The temperature at the Earth's surface varies due to a variety of factors.

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Main Body

These factors include:

1Insolation of sun - The insolation creates variation in temperature across the latitudes
2Altitude - The regions close to the surface have high temperature [e.g. Hills - face low temperature]
3The atmospheric circulation also creates variable temperature
4Proximity to the seas - moderate temperature
5Local wind patterns also create variable temperature

The Chinook winds - warm winds insure temperate low in Sudan

6Secondary phenomena as cyclones also create variable temperature [e.g. Heavy rainfall leads to moderate temperature]
7Albedo effect - Snow area - called back light - These are the various factors that create variability of temperature.
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Conclusion

These are the various factors that create variability of temperature.

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Diagram

Diagram showing Earth's sphere with insolation angles at different latitudes - 66N, 25.5N, 0°, 23.5°E, 66°S, labeled with 'cold' at poles and 'hot' at equator, showing radiation angle from sun

Answer continues on next page
  • Comprehensive listing of multiple factors
  • Use of specific examples (Chinook winds, albedo effect, cyclones)
  • Logical categorization of factors
  • Clear explanation of how each factor affects temperature

Topper

Surabhi Srivastava

AIR 562023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of World's Physical Geography

Temperature Distribution

Factors affecting uneven temperature on Earth's surface

Writing Stats

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