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Climate

What is the difference between weather and climate? Weather – The condition of the atmosphere at a particular place at a particular moment. photograph Climate – The average weather in an area over a period of time. movie

Climate is determined by: Latitude Geography Ocean currents Air Circulation

Latitude Distance from the equator Oblique Rays Direct Rays

Geography Altitude – Temperature falls 6oC for every 1,000 meters 11oF for every 3,300 feet

Ocean Currents Gyre

Gulf Stream A current of warm water that moves along the Eastern coast of the United States Crosses Atlantic Ocean Warms Western Europe Mild weather along coastal New England Cool summer, Warmer winters More precipitation along coast

Ocean currents

What happened the last time the conveyer broke down????? Ocean Conveyer Belt Important in regulating global climate Redistributes energy from equator to higher latitudes. Helps to moderate temperature at poles What happened the last time the conveyer broke down?????

Thermohaline Circulation Driven by changes in temperature and density Cold, dense water sinks Warm, less dense water rises Disruptions in circulation patterns could lead to abrupt changes in regional climate

Thermohaline Circulation How does it work? More direct solar radiation at equator increases rate of evaporation Leaves equatorial ocean saltier As saltier water moves to higher latitude heat released Can warm higher latitudes by 5oC

Dry Wet Dry Coriolis Force – The deflection of air currents caused by the earth’s rotation Counterclockwise (to the right in N. H.)

Dry Wet Dry Wet Dry Wet Dry Desert Temperate Forest Desert Tropical Rainforest Desert Dry Temperate Forest Wet Desert Dry

Jet Stream A current of fast moving air in the stratosphere that flows between masses of warm and cool air. More pronounced in winter

So What? How does this affect me? Average high temp:62oF. Today’s forecast high temp: 74oF. Where is the Jet Stream today?

Other Factors that Effect Climate Changes in incoming solar radiation Earth’s orbit Solar output Changes in amount f solar radiation reflected Albedo Changes in amount of solar radiation emitted into space Greenhouse Gases

Other Factors that Effect Climate Changes in incoming solar radiation Earth’s orbit Solar output Changes in amount f solar radiation reflected Albedo Changes in amount of solar radiation emitted into space Greenhouse Gases