WEATHER AND CLIMATE Chapter 2
WEATHER AND CLIMATE Weather-State of constant change. Day to Day Climate- Placed over a longer period of time.
SUN AND EARTH Greenhouse Effect- Radiation reflects off the surface and traps between the atmosphere. Rotation takes 24 hours. Revolution takes 365 days. Climate is affected by latitude zones.
DISTRIBUTING THE SUN’S HEAT Convection- Transfer of heat from one place to another. Wind- Rising warm air= low pressure. Falling cool air= high pressure. Wind and currents work together to transfer heat.
PRECIPITATION Occurs when more water collects in clouds than they can hold. Three different types- Convectional, Orographic, and Frontal
OTHER INFLUENCES Bodies of Water- Wind will blow the temperature of the water on the shore. Elevation- High elevation will remain colder no matter where it is. Landforms- Closed off areas have different climates than open areas.
WORLD CLIMATE REGIONS Refer to page 72 chart
CHANGING CLIMATES Global Warming- Partially melt ice caps, cause water levels to rise. Also where there is more people could possibly make a place warmer.