The processes that shape our weather and climate

This Geographical Association (Belfast Branch) talk is intended to support the delivery and understanding of CCEA's AS Geography Specification – Unit 1 - 3 (a) The processes that shape our weather and climate: (i) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the global energy balance, including vertical and horizontal heat transfers in the atmosphere and the role of ocean currents; (ii) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the general circulation of the atmosphere, including surface pressure belts, winds, the tri-cellular model, jet streams and upper westerly winds (in relation to the pressure gradient and Coriolis forces). For (i) and (ii) study of global patterns of precipitation, surface temperature, pressure and winds. (iii) explain the factors that influence air temperature, including latitude, distance from the sea/continentality, altitude, ocean currents and seasonality. For (iii) general reference to places for illustration purposes only

Host or Publisher Geographical Association (Belfast Branch)