天气及气候-公开课件（讲义）.pptVIP

* * Weather and Climate 天氣及氣候 What is the difference between weather and climate? Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time at any one place. Climate refers to the average conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time (usually more than 30 years) at any one place. Elements of Climate Temperature Pressure Wind Precipitation Air Temperature Heat balance of the Earth The sun is the main source of heat for the Earth After insolation reaches the Earth, heat is released and transferred from the Earth’s surface through radiation, conduction