CHAPTER:1 Earth and It’s Atmosphere Part 2
Vertical Structure of the Atmosphere Air molecules (as well as everything else) are held near Earth by gravity. This strong, invisible force pulling down on…
Archives: Climatology
CHAPTER:1 Earth and It’s Atmosphere Part 1
Overview of Earth’s Atmosphere The universe contains billions of galaxies and each galaxy is made up of billions of stars. Stars are hot glowing balls…
Wind and Pressure Distribution on the Earth Surface for GSI, GG Gate, and CSIR Earth Science NET Exam
Distribution of Wind and Pressure over the surface of the earth In subtropical region, the northeast trade winds and southeast trade winds prevail in the…
Circulation of the Atmosphere for GSI, CSIR NET, and GATE GG Exam
General Circulation of the atmosphere The simplest observed global characteristic of the atmosphere is that the tropics are much warmer than the poles. As discussed…
Factors Controlling Climate: Overview of Climatic Controls for GSI, CSIR-NET, and GG GATE Exam Preparation
Controls of Climate Climatic controls are the factors affecting the climate of a particular place. The most fundamental control of both weather and climate is…
Weather, Climate, and Climatic Elements for GSI, CSIR NET, and GG GATE Exam
Weather, Climate and Climatic Elements Weather is the instantaneous state of the atmosphere, or the sequence of the states of the atmosphere as time passes.…
Distribution Solar Radiation for GSI, NET, and GATE Exam
Distribution of Solar Radiation The unequal distribution of solar radiation over the Earth is the primary cause of weather and climate. The rate of receipt…
Terrestrial Radiation and Heat Balance: Key Concepts for GSI NET and GATE Exam
Terrestrial Radiation The absorption of solar radiation raises the temperature of the earth’s surface and atmosphere. The radiation emitted from the land and water surfaces…