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Elements of weather and climate

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography

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Weather, Season, and Climate

  • Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a particular time.
  • Climate is the average weather condition of a large area over a long period (about 35 years).
  • Seasons are recurring periods in a year with similar weather patterns caused by Earth's axial tilt and revolution around the Sun.
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Factors Affecting Climate

  • Latitude affects temperature — equatorial regions are hotter due to direct sunlight.
  • Altitude reduces temperature — for every 165 meters rise, temperature drops by 1°C.
  • Continentality leads to extreme temperatures in inland areas compared to coastal regions.
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Elements of Weather and Climate

  • Temperature measures the degree of hotness or coldness of air.
  • Air pressure is the weight of air above a surface, influencing wind and weather systems.
  • Wind is the movement of air from high-pressure to low-pressure areas, with direction and speed being important.

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Weather refers to the shortClimate is the average weather conditionSeasons are periodic changes in weatherThe main elements include temperatureLatitude

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