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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Air circulates in the atmosphere forming six different cells, three in each hemisphere. These cells are- Hadley cell, Ferrel cell, and Polar cell. Hadley cell Ferrel cell Polar cell This is the end of the article Read more How do clouds form? | Fun facts about clouds Precipitation types | Rain, Snow, Hail, etc.
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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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