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Physical GeographyClass 11: Weather and Climate
Weather: the day to day state of the atmosphere; also varies from place to place
Climate: the long term weather patterns, averages and extremes for a particular region
Weather vs. Climate
What are the main elements that vary, making different types of weather and different types of climates?
Basic “Ingredients” of Weather
Temperature
Pressure
Wind
Moisture Content
When weather changes, we experience changes in:
Controls on Weather and Climate
What controls the weather and climate?
Latitude
Altitude - Mt. Kilimanjaro
Effects of Land vs. Water
Or Inland vs. Coastal
Continentality vs. Marine Effect
Water has a moderating effect on temperature!
Land heats quicker and cools quicker than
Water!!!!Why?
Transparency
Specific Heat
Movement And
Mixing
General Circulation of the Oceans
Warm Ocean Current
General Circulation of Atmosphere
Rising vs. sinking air
France (windward) vs. Newfoundland, Canada(leeward)
Topographic Barriers
Glacier National ParkEast vs. West Side
Particulates and Gases USGS
Anthropogenic Controls on Climate
Coriolis Effect
Which is leeward and which is windward?
Leeward vs. Windwardside of continentPortland, Oregon
Inland vs. coastal?
Higher or lower latitude?
Which is southern hemisphere? Rank by latitude
C D E
A B
Look at differences in temperature