the weather

the wind

the Sun

the Earth's core

warm air is less dense and rises

warm air is less dense and sinks

warm air is more dense and rises

warm air is more dense and sinks

The oceans are not equally distributed around the Earth.

The Earth's revolution brings it closer to the Sun at certain points during the year.

The Earth's axis is tilted.

The atmosphere is not equally distributed around the Earth.

conduction

convection

reflection

condensation

the earth is wider at the equator, so this area spins faster than the poles.

the equator receives more of the Sun's radiation than other parts of the Earth.

the salt content is greater at the poles than at the equator.

the warm, less dense water near the equator sinks, while the colder water rises.

Warm ocean currents bring cooler temperatures to the west coast of South Africa.

Warm ocean currents bring warmer temperatures to the west coast of South America.

Warm ocean currents bring warmer temperatures to the west coast of the United States.

Cool ocean currents bring cooler temperatures to the west coast of the United States.

day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

long-term conditions (30 or more years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

long-term conditions (30 or more years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

latitude

longitude

elevation

climate zone

increase

decrease