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Geography - Climate and Weather

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of these patterns. Various factors, such as latitude and altitude, influence climate types, including tropical, arid, and polar. Global warming, driven by greenhouse gas emissions, leads to significant environmental changes like rising sea levels and extreme weather events.

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Geography - Climate and Weather

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of these patterns. Various factors, such as latitude and altitude, influence climate types, including tropical, arid, and polar. Global warming, driven by greenhouse gas emissions, leads to significant environmental changes like rising sea levels and extreme weather events.

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Geography - Climate and Weather

Climate and Weather

Weather and climate are two fundamental aspects of geography and environmental science.

1. Definitions:
 - *Weather:* Short-term atmospheric conditions (e.g., rain, sunshine).
 - *Climate:* Long-term average of weather patterns over time.

2. Elements of Weather:
 - Temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, air pressure, and cloud cover.

3. Types of Climates:
 - *Tropical:* Warm and wet year-round.
 - *Arid:* Dry deserts.
 - *Temperate:* Moderate temperatures.
 - *Polar:* Extremely cold.
 - *Mediterranean:* Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

4. Factors Affecting Climate:


 - Latitude, altitude, ocean currents, distance from the sea, wind patterns.

5. Instruments:
 - *Thermometer:* Measures temperature.
 - *Barometer:* Measures air pressure.
 - *Anemometer:* Measures wind speed.
 - *Rain gauge:* Measures rainfall.

6. Global Warming and Climate Change:


 - Caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
 - Results in rising sea levels, extreme weather events.

Summary:
Climate and weather shape life on Earth. Understanding their patterns and variations helps
us adapt to environmental changes.

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