Question
Account for the differences in temperature and pressure conditions in the atmosphere.
Answer
The differences in temperature and pressure conditions in the atmosphere can be attributed to various factors including latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, topography, and air masses.
- Latitude: Temperature and pressure vary with latitude due to the difference in the angle at which the sun’s rays strike the earth’s surface. This results in a variation of temperature and pressure from the equator towards the poles.
- Altitude: As we move higher in the atmosphere, the pressure decreases and temperature decreases with height. This is because there are fewer air molecules in the higher atmosphere.
