Question Q1GS1GS1
Discuss the various factors responsible for the uneven temperature distribution on earth's surface.
Introduction
The distribution of temperature on earth's surface is a complex phenomenon driven by multiple factors.
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Main Body
The distribution of temperature on earth's surface is a complex phenomenon driven by multiple factors.
Factors:
1Latitude: lower latitude high temperature (es: equator) & high latitude low temperature (es: poles)
2Pressure gradient: (created between various latitude) to enable the transfer of heat
g. Hadley cell (from tropical to subtropical belt)
3Ocean current: warm ocean currents in ocean the coastal temperature (similarly for cold current)
for Q1:
North Atlantic drift (warm)high temperature at Newfoundland (and Canary current (cold)wester europe.
4Distribution of land & sea:
Northern hemisphere more landmarks in contact with sea ⇒ higher temperature compared to southern hemisphere.
5Size of continent & distance from sea:
Interior of sea the continent experience huge temperature variation eg: Siberia.
6Nature of ocean: more salinity ⇒ more boiling point → high temperature needed for evaporation eg: Lake Van Turkey.
Understanding temperature distributed is crucial to understand the local weather phenomena.
159 words2 paragraphs
Topper
Abhishek Singh
AIR 17473118689912023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of World's Physical Geography
Temperature Distribution
Factors affecting temperature on Earth's surface
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174
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analytical
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