Question
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.
