Recap, Glossary

Recap

 * Weather is the day today condition of the atmosphere at any place. Climate is the average weather condition (state) of a place for a long period and is usually for 35 years.

* Temperature, precipitation, pressure, humidity and wind are the major elements of weather and climate.

 *Temperature is the degree of heat present in the air.

* The weight of air above a given area on the earth’s surface is called atmospheric pressure or air pressure.

 * Horizontal movement of air is called wind.

GLOSSARY

1. Conduction: Transfer of heat energy from one place to another through the substances that are in direct contact with each other வெப்பக்கடத்தல்

2. Condensation: The process in which the water vapour changes into liquid form.ஆவிசுருங்குதல்

3. Eddies: They are the wind circulation that develops when the wind blows over or adjacent to rough terrain, buildings, mountains or other obstructions. சுழற்காற்று

4. Humidity: The amount of water vapour in the air ஈரப்பதம்

5. Insolation: Incoming solar radiation சூரியக்கதிர்வீசல்

6. Radiation: The transmission of heat energy from one body to the other body without any medium is called radiation கதிர்வீச்சு

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Climatology an atmospheric science John E. Oliver, John J. HIdore, 2003, person education (singapore)pte,Ltd. India branch, Delhi.

2.Goh Cheng Lelong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Goh Cheng Lelong, oxford publication (india).

3.Climatology, Savindra Singh, 2005, Prayag pustak bhawan, Allahabad, India.

INTERNETRESOURCES

 https://www.nationalgeographic.com/

https://climatekids.nasa.gov/menu/atmosphere/

ICT CORNER

Weather and Climate

Step – 1: Open the Browser and type the URL given below (or) Scan the QR Code.

Step – 2: Enter your location in search box (Ex.Tiruchirappalli)

Step – 3: Use the Drag flag and zoom in your area.

Step – 4: Go to menu in right side and select from the list to know the weather of your area (Ex.Temperature)

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