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Understanding Weather and Climate: Impacts on Earth's Ecosystems

This chapter delves into the fundamental concepts of weather and climate, essential to understanding Earth's ecosystems. Weather refers to atmospheric conditions in a specific location over a short duration, while climate represents the long-term patterns in a region. The chapter explores the greenhouse effect, the significance of latitude zones, prevailing winds, and ocean currents, illustrating how these factors influence both local and global climates. Comprehending these elements is crucial for predicting environmental changes and addressing climate-related challenges.

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Understanding Weather and Climate: Impacts on Earth's Ecosystems

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  1. Chapter 2 Climates and Ecosystems

  2. Section 1: Weather and Climate “Red sky at morn, sailor take warn. Red sky at night sailors delight.” • Weather: • condition of the bottom layer of the earth’s atmosphere in one place over short period of time. • Climate: • weather patterns of an area in a long period of time.

  3. Greenhouse Effect

  4. Zones of Latitude and Prevailing Winds

  5. Ocean Currents

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