The word ‘monsoon’ comes from the Arabic word mausim, meaning ‘season’. It refers to seasonal winds that blow over the Indian Ocean and surrounding regions. These winds bring heavy rainfall during summer and dry conditions during winter, shaping agriculture and ...
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During summer, land heats up faster than oceans, creating low pressure over land and high pressure over sea. Moist winds blow from the sea to land, bringing rain. In winter, land cools quickly, reversing the pressure system and wind direction, ...
Microclimates influence which plants and animals can thrive in an area. Cooler, wetter microclimates support lush vegetation, while warmer zones favor heat-tolerant species. For humans, microclimates affect comfort, health and even the spread of diseases based on temperature and humidity ...
Cities create urban heat islands because concrete, asphalt and buildings absorb and retain heat. Lack of greenery prevents cooling. This makes urban areas significantly warmer than surrounding rural regions, especially at night. Pollution and energy use also contribute to this ...
A microclimate is a local climate that differs from the surrounding region’s overall climate. It may be warmer, wetter or cooler due to unique features like valleys, forests or urban areas. Microclimates influence local flora, fauna, agriculture and human comfort. Class ...