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- Dictionaryclimate/ˈklʌɪmɪt/
noun
- 1. the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period: "our cold, wet climate" Similar
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6 days ago · Climate, conditions of the atmosphere at a particular location over a long period of time; it is the long-term summation of the atmospheric elements (and their variations) that, over short time periods, constitute weather. These elements are solar radiation, temperature, humidity, precipitation.
- Atmospheric Effects
Climate - Atmospheric Effects: Of the radiant energy...
- Temperature, Humidity, Relation
Climate - Temperature, Humidity, Relation: Tables that show...
- Stratospheric, Mesospheric, Winds
Climate - Stratospheric, Mesospheric, Winds: The winds in...
- World Distribution of Precipitation
Climate - World Precipitation, Distribution, Meteorology:...
- Formation of Tropical Cyclones
Climate - Tropical Cyclone, Formation, Wind: Tropical...
- Urban Climate
urban climate, any set of climatic conditions that prevails...
- Monsoons
Climate - Monsoon, Rainfall, Seasonal: Particularly strong...
- Anticyclones
Climate - Anticyclones, Pressure, Airflow: While cyclones...
- Atmospheric Effects
Jun 29, 2024 · weather, state of the atmosphere at a particular place during a short period of time. It involves such atmospheric phenomena as temperature, humidity, precipitation (type and amount), air pressure, wind, and cloud cover.
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2 days ago · Global warming, the phenomenon of rising average air temperatures near Earth’s surface over the past 100 to 200 years. Although Earth’s climate has been evolving since the dawn of geologic time, human activities since the Industrial Revolution have a growing influence over the pace and extent of climate change.
- Human activity affects global surface temperatures by changing Earth’s radiative balance—the “give and take” between what comes in during the day a...
- Global warming, the phenomenon of increasing average air temperatures near Earth’s surface over the past one to two centuries, happens mostly in th...
- Continued global warming is expected to impact everything from energy use to water availability to crop productivity throughout the world. Poor cou...
- Polar bears live in the Arctic, where they use the region’s ice floes as they hunt seals and other marine mammals. Temperature increases related to...
3 days ago · The Köppen climate classification divides climates into five main climate groups, with each group being divided based on patterns of seasonal precipitation and temperature. The five main groups are A (tropical), B (arid), C (temperate), D (continental), and E (polar).
3 days ago · Effects of climate change are well documented and growing for Earth's natural environment and human societies. Changes to the climate system include an overall warming trend, changes to precipitation patterns, and more extreme weather.
2 days ago · Climate is a measure of the long-term trends in the weather. Various factors are known to influence the climate , including ocean currents, surface albedo , greenhouse gases , variations in the solar luminosity, and changes to the Earth's orbit.
5 days ago · The earth’s climate is changing. Multiple lines of evidence show changes in our weather, oceans, ecosystems, and more. EPA is committed to providing the most up-to-date and accurate climate-science information, including basics, causes, indicators, and impacts of climate change.
