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What causes uneven heating of the earth?

Uneven heating of the Earth's surface is primarily caused by variances in the angle of the sun's rays, due to the Earth's tilt on its axis. This tilt results in different amounts of solar energy reaching different parts of the Earth, leading to variations in temperature. Additionally, factors such as cloud cover, albedo, and ocean currents also contribute to uneven heating patterns.


Uneven heating of the Earth's surface is due primarily to the position of the what?

Uneven heating of the Earth's surface is primarily due to the position of the sun. The angle at which sunlight strikes the Earth's surface varies depending on the latitude, leading to differential heating across the globe.


How does the atmosphere respond to uneven solar heating?

Uneven solar heating leads to having three wind belts in each hemisphere and they are called the Ferrel Cell, the Hadley Cell and the Polar Cell. Air moves from areas with low pressure to high pressure.


What is caused by the uneven heating of earth an its atmosphere?

Uneven heating of Earth and its atmosphere causes air to move, leading to the formation of winds, storms, and weather patterns. This process is known as atmospheric circulation and is driven by the redistribution of heat from the equator to the poles.


The main cause of global convection currents is?

uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun, which creates temperature and density variations in the air and water. These variations drive the movement of air and water around the globe in convection currents.