Climate

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refers to the day-to-day atmospheric conditions, which include temperature, precipitation, and humidity

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weather

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is the average weather condition prevailing in a given area over a longer period of time

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climate

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this is the distance from the equator

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latitude

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refer to the wind direction a particular area or region experiences most frequently

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prevailing winds

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also affects the climate in a particular region or place

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altitude

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oceans and seas heat up and cool down longer than land

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distance from the sea

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these are dry, cold winds that blow from the high-pressure areas of polar highs located beyween 60⚪ and 90⚪

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polar easterlies

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winds that blow from west going east in the middle latitudes

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westerlies

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subtropical latitudes found between 30⚪ and 35⚪ both north and south of the equator.

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horse latitudes

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winds that blow from east to west near the equator

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trade winds

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usually happen near the equator with light ocean currents and winds.

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doldrums

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is best known for his climate classification scheme

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Wladimir Peter Koppen

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are found in places near or at the equator

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Tropical climate

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involve very hot summers with seldom rains or precipitation

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dry climate

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are characterized by moderate rainfall across the year, warm summers and cool winters

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temperate climate

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include variation of temperature year-round: hot summers, cold winters, and a small amount of rainfall

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continental climate

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characterized by cool summers and very cold long winters

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polar climate

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characterized by relatively high temperature, high humidity, and abundant rainfall

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tropical

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climate inside the building or an airplane as compared with that of the outside

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cryptoclimate

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two pronounced seasons: dry and wet.

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type I

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no dry season with very pronounced rainfall

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type II

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seasons are not very pronounced

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type III

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Rainfall is more likely to be evenly distributed throughout the year

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type IV

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refers to the climatic conditions in localized areas near Earth’s surface.

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microclimate