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Abhishek Singh· 2023

Question Q7GS1GS1

Discuss the factors affecting the horizontal & vertical distribution of ocean temperature. How does the warming of oceans due to climate change impacted global weather patterns?

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Horizontal & vertical temperature distribution are affected by many factors & are significant for studying climate change.

Horizontal changes (factors)

1=> Latitude: Equator receives [more] sun rays while poles receive less.
2Shape of oceans: closed oceans have high salinity => increase boiling point so high temperature. eg: mediterranean sea has high temperature compared to california sea
3Land mass and ocean ratio:

Northern hemisphere has more land mass Contact with ocean. So it's overall higher temperature than southern ocean

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  • Clear identification of three major factors
  • Specific examples (Mediterranean vs California)
  • Mentions salinity and its effect on temperature
  • Explains latitudinal gradient
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Abhishek Singh

2023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Climate and Oceanography

Ocean Temperature Distribution

Horizontal and Vertical Factors

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82

Total words

6

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Analytical and systematic

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