Question

post - lab questions and digging deepers: 1. using your understanding of atmospheric cells (hadley, ferrel, polar) and the convection process, what can you infer about temperature and precipitation patterns at the 0 degree, 30 degree and 60 degree latitudinal marks? 2. explain how global warming is impacting climates around the world both with regard to temperature and precipitation. specifically state two named regions in various latitudinal locations to elaborate. 3. dig deeper on a biome: choose one biome and offer the following bits of information on it after doing some research: a. brief description of biome. (2 detailed bullets - include location details: continent, country, state/region)

Explanation:

1. At 0 - degree latitude (equator), in the Hadley cell rising - air zone, warm and moist air rises, leading to high temperatures and high precipitation. At 30 - degree latitude, in the Hadley - Ferrel cell transition zone, descending air creates high - pressure areas, resulting in warm and dry conditions with low precipitation. At 60 - degree latitude, in the Ferrel - Polar cell transition zone, rising air causes cooler temperatures and higher precipitation.
2. Global warming is increasing average temperatures worldwide. In the Arctic region (high - latitude), ice melt due to warming is accelerating sea - level rise and changing local ecosystems. In the tropics, changes in precipitation patterns are leading to more extreme rainfall events in some areas and droughts in others.
3. For example, the Tropical Rainforest Biome:

• Location: Found in Central and South America (e.g., Amazon rainforest in Brazil), Africa (Congo Basin), and Southeast Asia (Malay Archipelago). It is near the equator where high temperatures and high precipitation support a vast diversity of plant and animal life.
• Description: It has high species richness, with tall trees forming a dense canopy, high annual rainfall (usually over 2000 mm), and relatively stable warm temperatures throughout the year.

Answer:

1. At 0 - degree latitude: High temperature, high precipitation. At 30 - degree latitude: Warm temperature, low precipitation. At 60 - degree latitude: Cooler temperature, higher precipitation.
2. Arctic region: Rising temperatures due to ice - melt. Tropical regions: Changing precipitation patterns with extreme events.
3. Tropical Rainforest Biome: Location - Central and South America (Amazon in Brazil), Africa (Congo Basin), Southeast Asia (Malay Archipelago). Description - High species richness, dense canopy, high rainfall, stable warm temps.