¥Weather is short-term state of atmosphere @ a
particular region
¥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
¥Oceans influence climate and weather- moderate
temperatures & transport heat
¥Ocean problems -> anoxia (lack of oxygen),
acidifications, warming
¥Greenhouse effect