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. The difference between climate and weather is usefully summarized by… Weather, Climate, and Climatic Elements for GSI, CSIR NET, and GG 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 of solar energy varies with latitudes, seasons, and time of… Distribution Solar Radiation 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 of the earth is long-wave radiation, unlike the short-wave radiation… Terrestrial Radiation and Heat Balance: Key Concepts for GSI NET and GATE Exam
Solar Radiation The weather results from the interaction of solar radiation with the earth’s atmosphere and surface. Earth’s rotation and revolution explain the changing elevation of the sun, along with the latitudinal and seasonal variations… Solar Radiation and Its Impact on Earth’s Weather for GATE, NET, and GSI Exams
Earth-Sun Relationship General Division of Seasons Generally, the division of the year into seasons varies with latitude. In middle latitudes, the year is divided into ‘autumn’, ‘winter’, ‘spring’, and ‘summer’. The terms ‘summer’ and ‘winter’… Earth-Sun Relationship: Rotation, Revolution, Solstices, and Seasons Explained for GATE, NET, GSI Exams