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.
— Abhimanyu Malik · AIR 60
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
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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
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