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 degrees (equator), the Hadley cell's rising air leads to high - temperature and high - precipitation due to strong solar heating and convection. At 30 degrees, the descending air in the Hadley cell creates high - pressure, resulting in low precipitation and generally warm temperatures. At 60 degrees, the rising air in the Ferrel cell causes relatively high precipitation and cooler temperatures compared to lower latitudes.
2. Global warming is increasing average temperatures worldwide. In the Arctic (high - latitude region), ice is melting, leading to rising sea levels and changes in local ecosystems. Temperatures are rising faster than the global average. In the tropics (low - latitude region), changes in precipitation patterns are occurring, with some areas experiencing more intense rainfall events and others facing droughts.
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 Peninsula). It is near the equator where solar radiation is high.
• Characteristics: High annual rainfall (usually over 2000 mm) and warm temperatures throughout the year (average around 25 - 28°C). It has extremely high biodiversity with a vast number of plant and animal species.

Answer:

1. At 0 degrees: High temperature, high precipitation. At 30 degrees: Warm temperature, low precipitation. At 60 degrees: Cooler temperature, relatively high precipitation.
2. Arctic: Rising temperatures, ice - melting; Tropics: Changing precipitation patterns, more extreme events.
3. Tropical Rainforest Biome: Location - Central and South America (Amazon in Brazil), Africa (Congo Basin), Southeast Asia (Malay Peninsula). Characteristics - High rainfall, warm temperatures, high biodiversity.