In this article we will discuss about the horizontal and regional distribution of temperature. Temperature decreases with increasing height in the troposphere but the rate of decrease varies according to seasons, duration of sunshine and location. On an average, the rate of decrease of temperature with increasing altitudes in a stationary column of air with […]
Distribution of Temperature of the Atmosphere | Climatology | Geography
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Air Pressure and Its Distribution | Climatology | Geography
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In this article we will discuss about the air pressure and its distribution. Air Pressure: Air being a physical substance is an admixture of several gases present in the atmosphere and thus it has its own weight. Thus, the air exerts pressure through its weight. Air pressure is, thus, defined as total weight of a […]
Classification of Planetary Winds | Climatology | Geography
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In this article we will discuss about the classification of planetary winds. The winds blowing almost in the same direction throughout the year are called prevailing or permanent winds. These are also called as invariable or planetary winds because they involve larger areas of the globe. On the other hand, winds with seasonal changes in […]