¥Weather is
short-term state of atmosphere @ a particular region
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¥Climate is long-term average weather pattern in a particular
region
(land, ocean,
atmosphere, water in 3 forms and living organisms=climate system)
¥General circulation of atmosphere – winds transport
heat from equator toward poles
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¥Oceans influence climate and weather- moderate temperatures &
transport heat
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¥Ocean problems -> anoxia (lack of oxygen), acidifications,
warming
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¥Greenhouse
effect
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