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1. Living with the Physical Environment

1.1 The Challenge of Natural Hazards

1.1.1 Natural Hazards 1.1.2 Tectonic Hazards 1.1.3 Effects of and Responses to Tectonic Hazards 1.1.4 Reducing the Effects of Tectonic Hazards 1.1.5 Global Atmospheric Circulation 1.1.6 Tropical Storms 1.1.7 Effects of Tropical Storms 1.1.8 Weather Hazards in the UK 1.1.9 Extreme Weather Events in the UK 1.1.10 Climate Change 1.1.11 Managing Climate Change Module Review

1.2 The Living World

1.2.1 Ecosystems 1.2.2 Tropical Rainforests 1.2.3 Deforestation 1.2.4 Sustainable Management of Tropical Rainforests 1.2.5 Hot Deserts 1.2.6 Development of Hot Desert Environments 1.2.7 Desertification 1.2.8 Cold Environments 1.2.9 Development of Cold Environments 1.2.10 Economic Development in Cold Environments Module Review

1.3 Physical Landscapes in the UK

1.3.1 UK Physical Landscapes 1.3.2 Coastal Landscapes 1.3.3 Coastal Landforms 1.3.4 Coastal Management 1.3.5 River Landscapes 1.3.6 Fluvial Landforms 1.3.7 River Management 1.3.8 Glacial Landscapes 1.3.9 Formation of Glacial Landforms 1.3.10 Economic Activities and Management Strategies in Glaciated Upland Areas Module Review

Subjects1.1 The Challenge of Natural Hazards1.1.5 Global Atmospheric Circulation

1.1.5 Global Atmospheric Circulation

In this lesson, we will explore what determines weather and climate patterns through the general atmospheric circulation model, including pressure belts and surface winds. We will also see how this can be used to explain tropical storm formation and location.

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