Climate Change: From Puzzles to Policy

factors for planet surface temperature

distance from sun

atmospheric composition

reason for seasonal patterns + explanation for difference based on position vis-a-vis equator

tilted axis changes exposure to sun and radiation concentration throughout elliptical rotation

axis position compared to sun causes different levels of radiation for geographical global north vs. global south

important things to note about earth’s monthly average temperature over the years

seasonal cycles have remained the same

all months have been experiencing increased temperatures

main factor for climate

geography