Climate 1 Flashcards
Weather definition, what it involves
State of atmosphere, particular place, short time
- air temperature
- cloud cover
- precipitation
- wind speed, direction
day-to-day changes
more spontaneous changes
Climate defintion, what it involves
Average state, atmospheres, particular place, >25yrs
- tropical equatorial
- tropical monsoon
- cool temperature
longer term
more consistent
tropical equatorial climate characteristics
equator
- generally high temp (27deg)
- small annual temp range, 2-3deg
- > 2000m annual precipitation, even rainfall
singapore got no season
tropical monsoon climate characteristics
- 25deg
- 3-4deg
- 1500mm
- distinct wet, dry seasons
all other points same as tropical equatorial
these countries have seasons
cool temperature climate
all seasons
- 4 distinct seasons
- 21deg annual temp range
- 300-900mm annual precipitation
- even rainfall
location tropical equatorial climate
10deg North
10deg South
equator
location tropical monsoon climate
5deg North
30deg North
5deg South
30deg South
equator
location cool temperature climate
45deg North
60deg South
45deg South
60deg North
equator
what does climograph show
avg monthly temp, rainfall (1yr)
wat cause climatic hazards
their impact
- natural, human induce cause
- weather patterns, predictable -> unpredictable (many places)
- extreme weather event
Natural, human system significant
how does air temp vary
in a day / in a year
air temp variation in 1 day
Earth’s rotation on own axis
1 complete rotation = about 24h
