Akshay Kumar yadav

MDC ECONOMIC HISTORY OF INDIA

REG NO 2411204003047

BCOM BANKING AND FINANCE

SEMESTER 2
Weather and Its Climate
Weather and climate are critical components of our environment, shaping ecosystems and human activities.
While weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, climate is the long-term average of these
conditions in a region, influencing global patterns and trends.
Definitions and Differences Between
Weather and Climate
What is Weather? What is Climate? Key Differences
Weather describes the day-to- Climate is the long-term Weather can change quickly,
day state of the atmosphere, average of weather patterns while climate is more stable and
including elements like typically measured over 30 based on long-term patterns.
temperature, humidity, and years.
wind.
Factors Influencing Weather
1 Temperature and 2 Air Pressure and Wind 3 Humidity and
Sunlight Differences in air pressure Precipitation
The sun's energy drives create winds as air moves Humidity refers to the
weather patterns, affecting from high to low-pressure amount of water vapor in the
temperature and influencing areas. air, leading to precipitation.
the Earth's climate.
Climate Zones
Temperate Climate
2 Characterized by four distinct
seasons with moderate weather.
Tropical Climate
Located near the equator,
1
featuring warm temperatures
and high humidity. Polar Climate
3
Found in regions around the
poles, extremely cold with limited
growing season.
Climate Change Effects
Climate change poses serious threats to our environment and communities. Rising temperatures, extreme
weather patterns, and melting ice caps are significantly impacting ecosystems and human settlements
worldwide.
Rising Global Extreme Weather Events Melting Ice Caps
Temperatures Climate change intensifies the The warming climate is
Human activities, particularly frequency and severity of causing polar ice caps and
the burning of fossil fuels, weather events, posing glaciers to melt, contributing
have led to increased significant risks. to rising sea levels.
greenhouse gas emissions.
Monitoring and Predicting Weather
Climate Models
Scientists use climate models to
2 simulate and analyze future
Weather Technology climatic conditions based on
various greenhouse gas emission
Advances in meteorological scenarios.
technology, such as satellite 1
imagery and radar, enhance
our ability to monitor and Importance of Forecasting
predict weather patterns
effectively. Accurate weather forecasting is
3 essential for agriculture, disaster
management, and daily life,
helping communities prepare for
changing conditions.
Importance of Weather and Climate
Understanding
Understanding weather and climate is vital for responding to environmental changes and challenges. From
agricultural planning to addressing climate change impacts, awareness of these concepts helps in making
informed decisions for a sustainable future.

Agricultural Planning Climate Change Impacts Informed Decision Making