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What are the elements of weather and climate?

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What are the elements of weather and climate?

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Weather is conditions of temperature, humidity, pressure, etc at a given point of time while climate is a condition of these elements for a longer period of time.

Following are the important elements of weather and climate:

  • Temperature: It affects weather as well as climate.
  • Pressure: Pressure keeps on decreasing with an increase in height.
  • Wind: The flow of wind also affects weather and climate.
  • Humidity: Clouds and rain are important factors of climate.
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Chapter 7: Composition and Structure of Atmosphere - Exercises [Page 74]

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NCERT Fundamentals of Physical Geography [English] Class 11
Chapter 7 Composition and Structure of Atmosphere
Exercises | Q 2. (ii) | Page 74

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