If you want to measure the rainfall at home, you can easily make a rain gauge from a plastic bottle or a cylindrical container. Follow the steps listed below. How to measure rainfall at home The width of the bottle/container does not matter as long it is a perfect cylinder. Formula used: Amount of rainfall […]
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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 that forms near ground level and reduces visibility. It is made up of tiny water droplets that form when water vapor in the air condenses onto small particles suspended in the atmosphere. Let’s learn about the different types of fog. Types of fog Radiation fog Radiation fog typically forms during winter
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Many people believe that summer occurs when the Earth is closer to the Sun. This is not true. In fact, when the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer, the Southern Hemisphere experiences winter, and vice versa. So what causes the four seasons? Let’s learn. 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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A cloud is a visible mass of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the Earth’s atmosphere, formed when warm, moist air rises and cools. There are ten basic types of clouds, which are classified into four main groups based on their altitude. Types of clouds Polar Region Temperate Region Tropical Region High-level clouds
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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 that falls from the atmosphere to Earth’s surface in either liquid or solid form. Rain, snow, hail, and sleet are the four major types of precipitation. All forms of precipitation originate from clouds. Types of Precipitation 1. Rain Rainfall occurs when water vapor in the air condenses into liquid droplets that grow
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Rainfall occurs when water vapor in the air condenses to form clouds, and the water droplets become too heavy to remain suspended, eventually falling to the ground. There are 3 major types of rainfall: Types of Rainfall 1. Convectional rainfall 2. Orographic (or relief) rainfall (Also read: How is rainfall measured? | What does 1
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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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