Why do pressure belts not remain perfectly straight and fixed along latitudes?
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Correct answer: Land-sea distribution and seasonal temperature differences
The ideal model of pressure belts assumes a uniformly heated, water-covered or perfectly symmetrical Earth, but the real Earth has unequal land and sea distribution, seasonal changes in solar heating, relief, and different surface properties. Land heats and cools faster than water, causing pressure belts to shift, bend, and break into cells rather than remaining perfectly straight along parallels.
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Land-sea distribution and seasonal temperature differences
Why is this the correct answer?
The ideal model of pressure belts assumes a uniformly heated, water-covered or perfectly symmetrical Earth, but the real Earth has unequal land and sea distribution, seasonal changes in solar heating, relief, and different surface properties. Land heats and cools faster than water, causing pressure belts to shift, bend, and break into cells rather than remaining perfectly straight along parallels.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Systems.
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