Question Q.4GS1GS1
Discuss the various factors responsible for the uneven temperature distribution on Earth's surface.
Main Body
The temperature on the surface of the earth significantly varies from -90°C (Antarctica) to 55°C (West Asia). Yet, the distribution is uneven.
Factors responsible for this:
1Altitude:
As the height increases, temperature declines at the rate of 1°C per 100m (normal lapse rate)
Example: Himalayas in subtropical regions enjoy Tundra region temperature
2Continentality:
Places away from sea have extreme climates
Example: Verkhoyansk, Russia
3Moderation by Ocean winds:
Moderation of temperature extremities near coasts
All coastal areas
4Rainfall:
In equatorial regions make it less hot than tropical regions despite receiving more solar insolation.
5Local factors:
Rise local winds like: Hot/Fohn/Chinook/Zonda/Koo [decrease/disappear], Cold/Higha/Cold wave/Pampa/Blizzard.
Thus, there is uneven distribution of temperature not in exact agreement with latitudinal position and solar insolation of the place.
135 words8 paragraphs8 bullet points
Diagram
Diagram showing latitude vs. temperature and altitude effects with arrows indicating temperature variation in subtropical and polar regions
- Clear enumeration of factors
- Provides specific temperature examples
- Includes lapse rate with numerical value
- Mentions specific geographical examples like Himalayas, Verkhoyansk
Topper
Abhimanyu Malik
AIR 602023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of World's Physical Geography
Geophysical phenomena and geographical features
Factors affecting temperature distribution on Earth
Writing Stats
135
Total words
8
Paragraphs
8
Bullets
technical and explanatory
Tone