Elements of weather and climate — Chapter Summary
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography
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Overview
Weather and climate play a vital role in shaping our environment and daily lives. From the clothes we wear to the crops we grow, everything is influenced by atmospheric conditions. This chapter explains the difference between weather and climate, the factors that affect climate, and the key elements
Key Concepts
Weather refers to the short
Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions of a place, such as temperature, humidity, wind, and rainfall, experienced over hours or days.
Climate is the average weather condition
Climate is the average weather condition of a large area over a long period, usually 30–35 years. It remains more or less constant for a region.
Seasons are periodic changes in weather
Seasons are periodic changes in weather caused by the Earth's revolution around the Sun and the tilt of its axis. In India, four main seasons are reco
The main elements include temperature
The main elements include temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity, precipitation, cloud cover, sunshine duration, and visibility. These elem
Latitude
Latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, wind patterns, ocean currents, mountain direction, slope, aspect, and soil and vegetation cover all influen
Learning Objectives
- Name the various elements of weather and climate
- Differentiate between weather, season, and climate
- Explain the importance of weather forecasting
- Describe the factors affecting the climate of a region
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