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Abhishek Singh· 2023

Question Q1GS1GS1

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

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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.

— Abhishek Singh

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2023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of World's Physical Geography

Temperature Distribution

Factors affecting temperature on Earth's surface

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