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State the characteristics of the zonal distribution of relative humidity.
Solution
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.
Some More Questions From Water In The Atmosphere Chapter
What is meant by humidity ?
What factors control the evaporation ?
Write the various types of clouds.
What are the different types of fog?
Define dew and mention the ideal conditions for its formation.
The process by which water is transformed from liquid to gaseous state.
The amount of water vapour actually present in per unit volume of air.
The amount of water vapour actually present in per unit weight of air.
What is relative humidity?
The air that contains moisture to its full capacity.
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