Frictional Force – Factors Affecting Wind Movement

The Invisible Hand: Frictional Force and its Impact on Wind Movement Wind, a seemingly effortless flow of air, is a complex phenomenon driven by a delicate balance of forces. While pressure gradients and the Coriolis effect play significant roles in shaping wind patterns, a less obvious but equally crucial factor is frictional force. This article … Read more

Oceans: Physical, chemical and biological characteristics

Volcanoes and sea-scarps. This great variety of relief is largely due to interaction of tectonic, volcanic, erosional and depositional processes. At greater depths, the tectonic and volcanic phenomena are more significant processes. Continental Shelf: This is a gentle seaward sloping surface extending from the coasts toward s the open sea. In all, about 7.5% of … Read more