HUMIDITY AND CONDENSATION Understanding Water Vapour, Dew Point and Relative Humidity Humidity plays a vital role in the formation of clouds, fog, dew, mist, precipitation, and many other weather phenomena. Although water vapour is invisible, it is one of the most important components of the atmosphere because it directly influences […]
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FACTORS AFFECTING THE HEATING EFFECT OF SOLAR RADIATION Why Does the Sun Heat Different Parts of the Earth Unequally? The Sun is the primary source of energy for the Earth’s atmosphere, but not every location receives the same amount of heating. The intensity of solar radiation varies depending on the […]
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Understanding How the Sun Influences Weather and Temperature The Sun is the driving force behind Earth’s weather system. Nearly all atmospheric processes, from cloud formation and wind circulation to rainfall and ocean currents, are powered by solar energy. Understanding how solar radiation interacts with the Earth’s surface and atmosphere is […]
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THE ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE 1. Pressure of the Atmosphere The Earth’s atmosphere is held in place by gravity. Although gases are light, they still have weight. The closer we are to the Earth’s surface, the greater the amount of air pressing downward. This creates atmospheric pressure. At sea level, […]
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INTRODUCTION The Earth with its atmosphere can be compared to a giant fruit covered by a very thin invisible layer. This invisible layer is called the atmosphere and is held around the Earth by gravitational force. In meteorology, the most important part of the atmosphere is the lower layer known […]
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