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Air Pressure: Factors & Distribution | Atmosphere | Earth | Geography

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Air Pressure 2. Factors Affecting Air Pressure 3. Distribution. Definition of Air Pressure: Distribution of temperature is not similar at all the places on the Earth. Because of difference in temperature, air pressure also varies immensely. Weight of air is known as air pressure. Air is a composition of various [...]

By |2017-08-09T20:02:29+00:00August 9, 2017|Air Pressure|Comments Off on Air Pressure: Factors & Distribution | Atmosphere | Earth | Geography

Coriolis Force: Definition and Characteristics | Climatology | Geography

In this article we will discuss about the definition and characteristics of coriolis force. Definition of Coriolis Force: The direction of surface winds is usually con­trolled by the pressure gradient and rotation of the earth. Because of rotation of the earth along its axis the winds are deflected. The force which deflects the direction of winds is called deflection force. [...]

By |2017-03-11T08:25:11+00:00March 11, 2017|Climatology|Comments Off on Coriolis Force: Definition and Characteristics | Climatology | Geography
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