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Weather and climate

Weather and climate. Instruments. open space, away from trees and buildings, in the middle of a field so readings are not affected by shelter they provide above grass not above concrete; as temperatures above concrete will be artificially high;

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Weather and climate

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  1. Weather and climate

  2. Instruments

  3. open space, away from trees and buildings, in the middle of a fieldso readings are not affected by shelter they provide • above grass not above concrete; as temperatures above concrete will be artificially high; • in a fenced/walled compound to avoid tampering

  4. Clouds; measured on oktas

  5. Tropical rain forest

  6. Description & location • Rain and temperature • Why?

  7. TRF ecosystem

  8. Adaptations

  9. Deforestation: What is it and why does it happen? • Used for Urban and Construction Purposes: • To Grow Crops. • To Create Grazing Land:. • Used for Fuel. • Some of the other causes of deforestation are: clearing forests for oil and mining exploitation; to make highways and roads; slash and burn farming techniques; wildfires; and acid rain.

  10. Tropical deserts: where

  11. Why? • Hottest month, 32 - 35C • coldest 13 - month 16C • large diurnal range • Under 250mm of rain with no real seasons. Hadley cell

  12. Adaptations:

  13. Desertification

  14. Causes

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