Environmental Science 14th Edition by Tyler Miller ,Scott Spoolman

Exercise 21

What is the key concept for this section Distinguish between weather and climate. Describe three major factors that determine how air circulates in the lower atmosphere. Describe how the properties of air, water, and land affect global air circulation. Define ocean currents and explain how they, along with global air circulation, support the formation of forests, grasslands, and deserts. Define greenhouse gas and the natural greenhouse effect. Why are they important to the earth's life and climate What is the rain shadow effect and how can it lead to the formation of deserts Why do cities tend to have more haze and smog, higher temperatures, and lower wind speeds than the surrounding countryside