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define weather?
the atmosphere conditions at a particular time and in a particular place
define climate?
the average weather over a long period of time (usually thirty years)
what is 3 cell model?
hadey, ferrel, polar
where does hadley cells sink and rise?
it sinks 30degrees N and S and rises at the equator
where does ferrel cells sink and rise?
it sinks a 30 degrees N and S and rises at 60
where does polar cell sink and rise?
it sinks at 60 degrees N and S and sinks
what is low pressure weather conditions?
air rising means a wet climate
what is high weather conditions?
air rising means dry weather coniditions
define extreme weather?
weather event significantly different from the average or usual weather pattern. it can be dangerous
what is extreme temperature in Australia?
51
what is extreme temperature in the UK?
38
extreme wind in autralia?
407 km/h
what type of winds is Australia affected by?
Australia is affected by cyclones
what is extreme wind in the UK?
229 km/h
what type of winds is the UK effected by?
the UK get gales rarely
what is extreme precipitation in Australia?
760mm
what is extreme precipitation in the UK?
1337mm
why is it hotter at the equation?
because the sun is more concentrated there