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What is the primary factor that influences the amount of solar radiation received in a region?
What is the primary factor that influences the amount of solar radiation received in a region?
Which climate classification system categorizes climates into five main groups?
Which climate classification system categorizes climates into five main groups?
What is the primary cause of the long-term warming of the planet?
What is the primary cause of the long-term warming of the planet?
What is the effect of an increase in altitude on temperature and atmospheric pressure?
What is the effect of an increase in altitude on temperature and atmospheric pressure?
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What is the term for the long-term atmospheric conditions in a particular region?
What is the term for the long-term atmospheric conditions in a particular region?
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Study Notes
Climate
- Definition: Long-term atmospheric conditions in a particular region, including temperature, humidity, cloudiness, wind, and precipitation patterns.
Climate Classification
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Köppen Climate Classification: Most widely used system, categorizing climates into five main groups:
- A: Tropical climates (high temperatures and high humidity)
- B: Dry climates (low humidity and limited precipitation)
- C: Temperate climates (moderate temperatures and precipitation)
- D: Continental climates (large diurnal temperature range)
- E: Polar climates (low temperatures and limited precipitation)
Climate Factors
- Latitude: Amount of solar radiation received, influencing temperature and precipitation patterns
- Altitude: Increase in altitude leads to decrease in temperature and atmospheric pressure
- Ocean Currents: Warm or cool ocean currents affect coastal climates
- Land Use: Vegetation, urbanization, and topography influence local climate conditions
Climate Change
- Definition: Long-term warming of the planet, primarily caused by human activities
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Causes:
- Greenhouse gases (e.g., CO2, methane) trapping heat in the atmosphere
- Deforestation and land-use changes
- Fossil fuel burning and industrial processes
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Effects:
- Rising global temperatures
- More frequent extreme weather events (e.g., heatwaves, droughts, heavy rainfall)
- Sea-level rise and coastal erosion
- Impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity, and human societies
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Explore the basics of climate, its classification, and factors affecting it. Learn about climate change, its causes, and effects on the planet and human societies.
