ATM 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Ozone Layer, Thermosphere, Geosphere
6 Mar 2017
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The state of the atmosphere at a given time and place. This state is defined with respect to variables such as temperature moisture, wind velocity, and barometric pressure. The meteorological conditions (i. e. , temperature, precipitation, wind, etc. ) that characteristically prevail in a particular region. Pressure and density decrease with height in the atmosphere. Solar radiation is what heats our planet and impacts climate! Variations in the receipt of solar energy are largely a function of latitude. Continental climates tend to be much more extreme. The windward sides of continents are likely to have marine climates. Leeward sides are likely to have continental climates. Latitudinal shifting of pressure belts is responsible for seasonal precipitation. What is the main variable that all of these climate controls control? temperature. This tool is based on mean monthly and annual temperatures and precipitation. Criteria are unambiguous, simple to apply, and are realistic. A humid tropical - all months have mean temperature greater than 18 c.
