climate
what is climate
average weather conditions over a long period of time
define what latitude is
Latitudes are invisible lines that runs from east to west across the globe. It divided the earth into climatic zones with the line ofthe equator dividing the earth into to the N or S hemispheres
what are they 3 climate zones
Tropical, Temperate and Polar
what is happening to our climate
the earth is getting warmer
What are 4 elements of weather?
Explain how altitudes influence weather and climate
As you increase in altitude, temperature decreases. Every 100ms temperature decreases by 0.64 degrees Celsius
Cold areas will have what type of atmospheric pressure?
What is high pressure?
what is the greenhouse effect
gases acting like a blanket around the planet trapping heat
what are the 3 factors influencing global climate
latitude , distance from the sea, prevailing winds, ocean currents etc
describe how distance from the sea affects climate
Continentality: summer-seawater cooler than land-cooler summers
winter- seawater warmer than land -milder winters
Land and Sea breezes
Explain why near the equator will not precipitate snow or hail
Due to its location in latitude
give an example of a greenhouse gas
carbon dioxide, methane, nitro oxide, chlorofourcarbons or CFC
What are the 3 main climate zones?
What are, tropical, temperate, and polar?
Explain how Relief influences weather and climate
As moisture-laden winds approach mountainous areas, the air is forced upwards. As the air rises, it cools and condenses. This may result in relief rainfall as well.
name 2 types of cold climate
boreal, tundra
name 2 causes of global climate
deforestation, fossil fuels, artificial fertiliser, aerosol cans, decompposing organic matter
Name the factor that mainly influences the Caribbean climate and explain how
What is latitude, and near the equator receives higher solar insolation due to the angle of the sun over a concentrated area and the thinner width of the atmosphere to pass through?
how does prevailing winds effect climate
winds from the south move warm air
winds from the north move cold air
name 2 types of temperate
warm temperate oceanic climate (medditerannean)
cool temperate oceanic climate (ireland)
name 3 implications of global warming
rise in sea level, increase in temperature, melting ice caps, lack of vegetation-desertification,ski season reduced,increse in wildfires,more extreme weather pattens