If you live in a hot and humid climate, air conditioners are the best solution to keep your home cool. But, how does an AC work? Let’s learn. Standard AC has 4 main components – Evaporator, compressor, condenser, and expansion valve. Evaporator It is the unit placed inside the room. It consists of a heat […]
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Fog is a cloud near the ground level that causes low visibility. Fog is made of small water droplets which form when the water vapor in the air condenses on small particles suspended in the air. Let’s learn about the different types of fog. Types of fog Radiation fog Radiation fog forms usually during the
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Many people think summers occur when the earth is closer to the sun. This is not true. In fact, when there are summers in the Northern Hemisphere, the Southern Hemisphere experiences winter and vice-versa. So what causes the four seasons? Let’s read. The seasons on Earth (or any other planet) occur due to its axial
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The South Pole is colder than the North Pole. Why? let’s read. These are the three main reasons why the South pole is colder than the North pole. The polar regions (the North Pole and the South Pole) are colder than the rest of the world because of 4 reasons – Antarctic vs Arctic Read
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Clouds can make any scenery come alive. But have you ever wondered about the types of clouds? In this article, we will see what are the different types of clouds classified on the basis of altitude. A cloud is an accumulation of water droplets or ice crystals. Not all clouds bring precipitation. Some indicate weather
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Rainfall is the most common form of precipitation. It is important for recharging groundwater and water bodies and is useful in agriculture. On the downside, heavy rainfall may cause disastrous floods and landslides. Hence, it becomes important to measure and record rainfall to plan activities of the future. Now coming to the question, how is
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Precipitation is water falling from the atmosphere in liquid or solid form. Rain, snow, hail, and sleet are four major types of precipitation. All precipitation occurs from the clouds. How do clouds form? When the Sun heats the Earth’s surface, the water evaporates to form water vapor. The warm moist air then rises up in
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Any scenery is incomplete without the clouds in the background. But, how do clouds form? In this article, we will discuss the process of cloud formation. Later, the classification of clouds is also discussed. How do clouds form? This is just a basic explanation of cloud formation. There are various factors involved in the process.
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Rainfall occurs when the condensed water vapor from the clouds falls on Earth in the form of droplets. There are 3 major types of rainfall. Types of rainfall 1. Convectional Rainfall 2. Orographic or relief rainfall 3. Cyclonic or frontal rainfall Read more
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Hill stations are a getaway from the summer heat of the plains. But why are hill stations cooler? They are closer to the sun, and we know that hot air rises, but the temperature still decreases as we move up the hill. To get the answer, we first have to understand the Pressure-Temperature relationship for
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