SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How do wind currents affect climate?
A
by distributing heat
B
by cooling air
C
by influencing seasons
D
by determining seasons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Wind and ocean currents help distribute the sun’s heat from one part of the planet to a different through convection, the transfer of warmth within the atmosphere by upward motion of the air. The recent air flows toward the poles, and therefore the cold air moves toward the equator.

Detailed explanation-2: -It results in the longitudinal variation in the temperature. Contrary to this, the onshore winds pile up warm water near the coast and this raises the temperature. Ocean currents : warm ocean currents raise the temperature in cold areas while the cold currents decrease the temperature in warm ocean areas.

Detailed explanation-3: -The global atmospheric circulation pattern is determined by temperature differences, especially the difference between heating at the equator and the poles, and by the Earth’s rotation. Winds shape regional climate and influence daily weather by transporting heat and water.

Detailed explanation-4: -Wind direction largely affects the horizontal distribution of ocean temperature. Onshore winds pile up warm water near the coast and thus raise the temperature. On the contrary, offshore winds drive warm surface water away from the coast.

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