Water In The Atmosphere

Question

State the characteristics of the zonal distribution of relative humidity.

Answer

Following are the characteristics of the zonal distribution of relative humidity:

i. It is the highest at the equator and decreases towards poles.

ii. It is minimum in subtropical regions.

iii. It increases from 30°, north and south towards poles, because of the decrease in temperature.

iv. The belt of relative humidity shifts north and southwards with the annual movement of the sun.

 

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