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Weather and climate are fundamental concepts in understanding atmospheric phenomena and their impact on human life and the environment. This chapter explores the elements of weather, the distinction between weather and climate, and their influence on various aspects of life, including agriculture, transportation, and cultural practices.It includes notes on:
Definition on
• Weather
The short-term atmospheric conditions of a place, characterized by elements such as temperature, pressure, wind, humidity, and precipitation.
• Climate:
The average weather conditions experienced over a longer period (typically 35–40 years) across a larger area, influencing flora, fauna, and human activities.
Nuclear Fusion
Factors Influencing Temperature
1. Latitude: Vertical rays at the equator cause high temperatures; oblique rays at poles cause low temperatures.
2. Altitude: Temperature decreases with altitude (e.g., 6 km altitude is colder than sea level).
3. Differential Heating of Land and Sea: Land experiences greater temperature extremes than sea.
4. Distance from Sea: Coastal areas have lower diurnal ranges due to maritime influence.
5. Ocean Currents: Warm currents (e.g., North Atlantic Current) raise coastal temperatures; cold currents (e.g., Labrador Current) lower them.
6. Relief: Windward slopes receive more insolation, while leeward slopes are cooler
For further notes of 10th std SS 2 Chapter 1 in PDF Format click on the link below:
Kerala Social Science 2 Textbook Ch 1 Weather and Climate Notes.pdf (Size: 361.67 KB / Downloads: 24)
Definition on
• Weather
The short-term atmospheric conditions of a place, characterized by elements such as temperature, pressure, wind, humidity, and precipitation.
• Climate:
The average weather conditions experienced over a longer period (typically 35–40 years) across a larger area, influencing flora, fauna, and human activities.
Nuclear Fusion
- A reaction where two or more atomic nuclei combine to form a larger nucleus, releasing energy.
Factors Influencing Temperature
1. Latitude: Vertical rays at the equator cause high temperatures; oblique rays at poles cause low temperatures.
2. Altitude: Temperature decreases with altitude (e.g., 6 km altitude is colder than sea level).
3. Differential Heating of Land and Sea: Land experiences greater temperature extremes than sea.
4. Distance from Sea: Coastal areas have lower diurnal ranges due to maritime influence.
5. Ocean Currents: Warm currents (e.g., North Atlantic Current) raise coastal temperatures; cold currents (e.g., Labrador Current) lower them.
6. Relief: Windward slopes receive more insolation, while leeward slopes are cooler
For further notes of 10th std SS 2 Chapter 1 in PDF Format click on the link below:
Kerala Social Science 2 Textbook Ch 1 Weather and Climate Notes.pdf (Size: 361.67 KB / Downloads: 24)