Discuss the various factors responsible for the uneven temperature distribution on Earth's surface. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks
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Various factors for it: (1) Latitudinal reason: Regions on equator receive more insolation and thus temperature is high. Polar regions high latitudes have low temperature. (2) Altitude: Going higher, on decrease temperature. E.g. 1°C reduces after every 165m. (3) Insolation: The direct rays on equator keeps temperature high. Slant rays on polar regions, E.g. Arctic. (4) Winds & Jet streams: Helps in Heat balance. (5) Coastal environment: Sea Breeze keeps cooling. Ocean Currents influence temperature (cold & warm currents). E.g. Coriolis (cold) current in polar region.
Insolation: the direct rays on equator keeps temperature high. Slant rays on polar regions, E.g. Arctic. Winds & Jet streams: Helps in heat balance. Coastal environment: Sea Breeze keeps cooling. Ocean Currents influence temperature (cold & warm currents). E.g. Coriolis (cold) current in polar region. There are some factors apart from it: forestation, green environment soil cover and less commercialization also keeps temperature cool.
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- Clear enumeration of multiple factors
- Provides specific examples
- Mentions both latitudinal and non-latitudinal factors
- References ocean currents with example
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Salient features of World's Physical Geography
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