Weather and Climate Flashcards
Weather
it refers to the state of the atmosphere at a particular place or time
Climate
it refers to the state of the atmosphere of a particular place over a long period of time usually 25 years or more
variables of weather
1.temperature
2.precipitation
3.cloud cover
4.wind speed
5.wind direction
Tropical equatorial climate
-high mean annual temperature,27 degrees
-small annual temperature,3-4 degrees
-precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year
-high annual precipitation,2000mm
Tropical temperate climate
-4 seasons(winter,summer,spring and autumn)
-low annual precipitation,300-900mm
-large annual temperature,21degrees
-precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year
Tropical monsoon climate
-high mean annual temperature,25 degrees
-small annual temperature,3-4 degrees
-distinct wet and dry seasons
-high annual precipitation,1500mm