Challenges of weather and climate 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyWeather and climateGCSEAQA Created by: EmmafairbrotherCreated on: 19-05-17 10:07 Weather the state of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature and cloudiness etc 1 of 12 Climate describes average conditions expected at a specific place and time (measured over 30 years) 2 of 12 Altitude height above sea level 3 of 12 Continentality distance from the sea 4 of 12 Prevailing winds the dominant wind direction 5 of 12 latitude how far north or south of the equator a place is 6 of 12 Maritime the influence of the sea on climate 7 of 12 Ocean current continuous and repeated movement of ocean water in a particular direction 8 of 12 Depression an area of low atmospheric pressure that is associated with clouds and rain (low pressure weather system) 9 of 12 Anticyclone where air is falling, creating high pressure and light winds blowing outwards (high pressure weather system) 10 of 12 Climate change any change in weather of an area over a long period of time 11 of 12 Climate change any change in weather of an area over a long period of time 12 of 12
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