ppt课件-气象基础知识讲座 science2201（ meteorology basics lecture science2201）.pptVIP

Meteorology Basics Lecture Science 2201 (chapter 18) “Climate is what you expect, weather is what you get.” Distinguish between… Weather Seasons Climate Chemical Composition of the Atmosphere Nitrogen 78% Oxygen 21% Argon 0.9% Carbon Dioxide 0.03% Trace substances Water Vapor Vertical Structure of Atmosphere 5 variables influence the atmosphere: Temperature Pressure Humidity Cloudiness Winds Variables influencing the atmosphere… temperature: Measure of heat Average kinetic energy of molecules Weather reports give air temperature at ground level Variables influencing the atmos