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Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Geography

Complete topic list for Winds in Gujarat Board Class 11 Geography. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Winds

1

Atmospheric Pressure

  • Atmosphere is the sphere of air spread over thousands of kilometres above Earth's surface
  • Air has weight and exerts pressure on Earth's surface due to gravitational force
  • Standard atmospheric pressure at mean sea level: 76 cm = 30 inches = 1013 millibars
2

Factors Affecting Atmospheric Pressure

  • Three main factors: Altitude, Temperature, and Humidity
  • Higher altitude = Lower pressure (air becomes thinner)
  • Higher temperature = Lower pressure (air expands and becomes lighter)
3

Pressure Belts

  • Seven pressure belts exist on Earth's surface
  • Belts are arranged latitudinally with alternating high and low pressure
  • Northern Hemisphere: Polar High (80°-90°N), Sub-polar Low (60°-70°N), Tropical High (20°-30°N)
4

Types of Winds - Permanent Winds

  • Also called Planetary Winds - blow consistently from same direction
  • Three types: Trade Winds (Easterlies), Westerlies, and Polar Winds
  • Trade Winds: Blow from Tropical High to Equatorial Low (NE in NH, SE in SH)

Key Concepts

The weight of air inSeven distinct zones of highPermanent winds blowing from Tropical HighSeasonal winds that change direction basedWinds that blow over limited areas

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