Question

Explain some factors responsible for changes in weather.​

Answer 1

Answer

The sun is the main factor responsible for changes in weather. This is because it affects the temperature of a place based on:

$\bigstar$ Altitude :-

$\leadsto$Places at a higher altitude have lower temperatures because there are fewer air molecules at higher altitudes to absorb heat from sunlight.

$\leadsto$You must have noticed this at hill stations, where the temperatures are always cooler than those in the plains.

$\bigstar$ Latitude :-

$\leadsto$Places at a higher latitude have lower temperatures because at higher latitudes, the sun's rays stríke at an angle and get diffused over a larger area.

$\leadsto$This explains why the temperatures are hótter near the equator and cooler away from it.

$\bigstar$ Proximity to water :-

$\leadsto$Land heats up and cools down faster than water. Hence, the proximity to water affects the temperature of a place.

$\leadsto$The temperature of a place, in turn, affects the humidity, wind, and air pressure of a place. Hence, we can say that all changes in weather are caused due to the sun.