Weather and Climate Flashcards

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Weather

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it refers to the state of the atmosphere at a particular place or time

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Climate

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it refers to the state of the atmosphere of a particular place over a long period of time usually 25 years or more

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variables of weather

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1.temperature
2.precipitation
3.cloud cover
4.wind speed
5.wind direction

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Tropical equatorial climate

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-high mean annual temperature,27 degrees
-small annual temperature,3-4 degrees
-precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year
-high annual precipitation,2000mm

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Tropical temperate climate

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-4 seasons(winter,summer,spring and autumn)
-low annual precipitation,300-900mm
-large annual temperature,21degrees
-precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year

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Tropical monsoon climate

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-high mean annual temperature,25 degrees
-small annual temperature,3-4 degrees
-distinct wet and dry seasons
-high annual precipitation,1500mm

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