PPT-Heating the Atmosphere Weather vs. Climate

Both deal with atmospheric phenomena Weather denotes the state of the atmosphere over short time scales hours or days Climate denotes these phenomena over long time scales many years or centuries. Controlled atmosphere storage refers to the constant monitoring an d adjustment of the CO and O levels within gas tight stores or containers The gas mixture will constantly change due to metabolic activity of the respiring fruits and vegetables in t APES. Ms. . Tooker. 2015. Composition. Earth’s atmosphere is composed of seven primary compounds:. Nitrogen. . (N. 2. ) 78%. Oxygen (O. 2. ) 21%. Water vapor (H. 2. O) 0-4%. Carbon dioxide (CO. AP Environmental Science. Mr. Grant. Lesson . 45. Objectives:. Define . the terms . weather. and . climate. .. Describe . the composition, structure, and function of Earth’s atmosphere.. Relate . weather and climate to atmospheric conditions.. Key Concepts. Climate vs. Weather. What is . weather. ?. Conditions of the atmosphere over a . short. period of time (e.g. day-to-day).. Includes current temperature, rainfall, snow, wind, floods, etc.. Weather vs. Climate. Weather is the condition of the atmosphere and surface at any given time.. C. limate is the average condition observed for longer time periods or long term expression of weather, typically . atmosphere . climate . climatologist . groundwater. hydrologist. meteorologist. pollutant. weather. What did you learn about these different careers that you did not know at the beginning of the unit?. Data Products & Services. Edson Nkonde. ‘The Last Mile’ . Saving lives, improving livelihoods and increasing resiliency with tailored weather information services for a changing climate . Livingstone, Zambia, 15-17 March, 2016. Climate is influenced by a variety of processes, including geologic processes. Volcanism. Sea-floor spreading. Configuration of landmasses due to plate tectonics. Climate changes impact geologic processes. Climatology. is . the study of Earth’s climate and the factors that affect past, present, and future climatic changes.. Climate describes annual variations of temperature, precipitation, wind, and other weather factors.. The atmosphere APES Ms. Tooker 2015 Composition Earth’s atmosphere is composed of seven primary compounds: Nitrogen (N 2 ) 78% Oxygen (O 2 ) 21% Water vapor (H 2 O) 0-4% Carbon dioxide (CO 2 Atmosphere Essential Question: How are we changing our atmosphere? Learning Goals: Be able to identify the layers of the atmosphere. Describe what molecules make up the atmosphere. Atmosphere Atmosphere long-term weather patterns. for a particular area.. On Earth we have different climates depending on where you are. . Can you think of any  different climates?. 2. What is climate change?. Climate change. Altitude. Maritime. climate. Continental climate. Title: What is weather and climate?. 1. Use a dictionary to find out the meaning of the following words.. Lesson objectives.. To know the difference between the terms Weather and Climate.. DISCUSSIONS WITH RADIO JOURNALISTS & METEOROLOGISTS. MAINSTREAMING WEATHER AND CLIMATE IN RADIO. Introduction. Weather affects everyone and everything it its path, beginning with the clothes you put on to meet your day to the type of outdoor activities you choose to engage in. .