Climate changeClimate change refers to significant, long-term changes in the Earth’s climate patterns.It is driven by both natural factors and human activities.Key natural factors include volcanic eruptions,…
Clouds and precipitationClouds are visible masses of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere.They form when air rises, cools, and reaches its dew point, leading to condensation.Condensation nuclei,…
Pressure belts and windsThe Earth’s atmosphere is divided into distinct pressure belts due to uneven heating of its surface.There are seven pressure belts around the Earth: Equatorial low, Subtropical highs (two), Subpolar…
Weather and climateWeather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions of a specific place at a specific time.Climate is the average weather pattern of a region over a long period, typically 30 years or more.…
AtmosphereThe atmosphere is a mixture of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for sustaining life.It consists of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases, including argon, carbon dioxide, and trace gases…