climate Flashcards
short term state of the atmosphere
weather
long term pattern of weather
climate
is the study of the Earth’s
atmosphere and the variations in
temperature and moisture patterns
that produce different weather
conditions. Some of the major
subjects of study are such
phenomena as precipitation (rain and
snow), thunderstorms, tornadoes,
and hurricanes and typhoons.
Meteorology
are scientists who study and work in the field
of meteorology. Those who study meteorological
phenomena are meteorologists in research while
those using mathematical models and knowledge
to prepare daily weather forecast are
called weather forecasters or operational
meteorologists.
Meteorologists
what is the meaning of (PAGASA)
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and
Astronomical Services
Administration
Temperature range increases with
distance from the equator. Also,
temperatures decrease as you move
away from the equator. This is
because the suns rays are dispersed
over a larger area of land as you
move away from the equator. This is
due to the curved surface of the
Earth.
LATITUDE
Temperatures decrease with height.
The air is less dense and cannot hold
heat as easily. The temperature
usually decreases by 1°C for every
100 metres in altitude
ALTITUDE
The of an area
can influence the weather and climate. …
Mountainous areas tend to have more
extreme weather because it acts as a barrier
to air movements and moisture. One side of
mountain can be dry while the other side is
full of vegetation. Mountains can cause a
physical barrier to rain clouds.
TOPOGRAPHY
Large bodies of water, such as
oceans, seas and large lakes,
can affect the climate of an
area. Water heats and cools more
slowly than landmasses. Therefore,
the coastal regions will stay cooler in
summer and warmer in winter, thus
creating a more
moderate climate with a narrower
temperature range.
PRESENCE OF BODIES OF
WATER
Direction of prevailing winds
⪢ Winds that blow from the sea often
bring rain to the coast and dry
weather to inland areas. Winds that
blow to Britain from warm inland
areas such as Africa will be warm and
dry. … These winds are cool in the
summer, mild in the winter and tend
to bring wet weather.
WIND SYSTEM
what are the type of climate from hottes to coldest?
1.Tropical 2.Dry 3.Temperate 4.Continental 5.Polar
