This module provides an overview of climatology, the study of climate. The module begins by examining the drivers that combine to create the climate regions of the world—from those at the mesoscale (local) level to those at the synoptic-scale (continental) and global-scale levels. Examples include locally dominant winds, air masses, fronts, ocean currents, Earth’s rotation around the sun, and latitude. Each discussion of a climate driver has an ‘example/exploration’ segment, where the information is applied to several cities. The module also examines a scheme for classifying the world’s climate zones, the sources and uses of climate information, and some of its limitations. The module is intended for a wide range of users, from forecasters and scientists to those in business and government as well as the general public—in short, anyone interested in learning about climatology. Some familiarity with basic meteorology is useful although not required.
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Lotshek
2019-09-24 02:44:32
Informative and easy to use 👌🏻
zingiswamathe
2019-09-23 08:43:52
Very informative
mazele
2019-04-04 19:14:30
A very well designed module and easy to understand especially with the audio explanation. Great learning platform.
KatherineRinehart
2018-12-05 18:15:20
hdf
SGASOBA
2018-12-05 11:58:06
GUD FAM DAWG DIGGITY LOL XD
cberti
2018-11-26 00:35:28
I was not allowed to see the menu in the lesson which meant I could not continue or even start the learning process. The program should be made to fit any computer screen. I had to take the test based on all the information I learned in class.
jeredmariani
2018-11-20 00:10:01
Really good stuff here
skykochan
2018-10-24 12:32:27
it was fun
saundersdl
2018-10-20 06:50:55
make is easier to find answers
Odds
2018-10-04 06:41:52
Its an great and interactive way to learn.
CharissaWorthmann
2018-10-03 08:45:08
Very informative
bmarcotte_6558
2018-09-28 14:30:28
good
ikehin
2018-09-28 13:17:04
Fast paced. I am taking a 100 level course, and have no experience with meteorology. In the beginning, the course states that some experience is recommended but not required. I beg to differ. This was incredibly difficult to grasp everything. I think I was lucky to have passed the Quiz.
shakhanebokang@gmail.com
2018-09-28 03:32:49
very informative lesson indeed.
roberton
2018-09-26 15:14:57
I enjoyed this lesson.
skboyd
2018-09-24 19:42:59
Select all that apply are not cool.
cms1043
2018-09-13 11:13:08
Good experience, helped expand my knowledge on this topic.
AnaSegura
2018-08-29 20:13:37
this is a great program and lessons are well read.
Aerographer2016
2018-08-29 16:34:35
This course gave me a much needed refresher on the subject of climatology.
aq45
2018-08-27 01:12:10
good like that they read you the leasson in a little short video
beecapri
2018-08-25 21:55:48
Nice lesson!
luluzee@1954
2018-08-25 10:21:55
as a non climatology student this helped me understand what climatology is about.
dineosiima
2018-08-24 09:48:36
i had a very nice experience while going through the lesson and i found it easy to answer the questions
Aminna2017350774
2018-08-24 04:53:51
This lesson increased my knowledge of climatology. i loved it
Walungama
2018-08-23 13:07:46
This is a best lesson fto enhance individuals climate change understanding.
Makgoke Mohlala
2018-08-06 06:04:39
have learnt a lot
2017426871Shandu
2018-08-05 06:59:02
it was challenging
Adel van Niekerk
2018-08-01 03:09:40
It helped me to understand climatology and how to use it.
2017154440
2018-07-26 06:16:18
It was a challenging quizz, time consuming and very interesting activity.
2016433480
2018-07-26 06:15:48
i found it very time consuming but at last i managed to finish and learned a lot.
Thabo Mozemba
2018-07-26 02:34:53
It was an exciting experience
Andrea Rembold
2018-07-25 12:49:03
very direct, simple to understand information.
Siyabonga
2018-07-24 02:10:26
It is more helpful and makes one think deeply.
JLomani
2018-07-09 21:13:12
Very informative
SD.Agana
2018-04-14 10:18:28
I believe it would be better if it's pure modules and the video is separated. It's kind of disturbing when you're reading and you hear someone speaking it.
DzudaALLEN
2018-04-06 16:38:10
The lesson that i undertook was very informative. It was also well presented with graphics that complemented the text. I recommend any person that is interested in climatology to give it a go.
LuisBoy503
2018-04-05 23:40:15
Informational. Very glad that there's a narrator to the text!
Chhenry
2018-04-03 18:22:03
There must be a more involved way to teach this stuff.
Mkateko
2018-04-02 12:25:18
It was my first time to learn Geography related matters at this level and the lesson were very productive in creating both interest and the understanding I needed to complete the quiz.
Barend Groenewald
2018-03-06 01:21:30
Good learning expeariance
Lane Kerzee
2018-02-15 14:33:08
Good lesson overall
Sean Christensen
2018-01-25 17:26:40
The Session contained great information and broke all the ideas down to make learning the content simple.
ormedina2018
2018-01-21 19:28:20
overall great lesson
fernando.gandara
2018-01-20 16:09:58
it was good
SilveradoTruck17
2017-11-14 20:36:10
I recommend Met Ed to everyone who is studying Geography, it is very helpful
2016111060
2017-10-30 08:04:07
This lesson is powerful
2016034486
2017-10-30 07:54:15
This lesson gives you a better knowledge
Mekayel
2017-10-25 22:25:54
Informative for people taking geography class
Haley2017
2017-10-11 21:17:31
The questions were a little challenging, even with the information given from the videos.
Buffalonians
2017-10-03 22:17:32
I was fascinated by the whole program.
jwglabau
2017-09-30 19:39:39
The test is littered with trick questions. Almost all of the "select all that apply" choices could be argued either way and the lesson does a terrible job of telling you which way to expect the test to argue.
MikeCaponera
2017-09-30 12:48:55
I had a blast learning about the basics of climatology and this lesson will surely help me in my physical geography midterms and final.
Makhubo NN
2017-09-29 03:43:12
it was a lovely experience..fun to read..just awesome
2016241479
2017-09-28 11:57:55
The question was not that hard because answers were at my disposal
THOLOANA
2017-09-28 11:02:22
New knowledge about climatology
PSBC
2017-09-28 10:34:15
no comment
Duffy21
2017-09-28 10:04:47
it was refreshing yet new.
NELIA
2017-09-28 09:07:39
The lesson was very informative and furnished me with crucial climatic information that I wasn't aware of before.
Philicia
2017-09-28 09:02:46
The lesson was very useful, it gave me clarity on some of the climatic terminology I wasn't sure of.
Matiti021
2017-09-28 09:02:09
The lesson was very interesting and useful. It has helped me to improve my understanding in some concept of climatology.
Nthathakane
2017-09-27 05:54:40
Very helpful and informative lesson.
ciara.mitchell
2017-09-20 13:29:42
good
cameron.cruse710
2017-09-11 07:23:18
It was good and i learned a lot
Saud_Omar
2017-08-29 11:43:36
it is good to study in this area
2016332328_Aaron
2017-08-29 06:59:34
This was a necessity for disaster managers. Any knowledge obtained will add value to disaster managers decisions in future
howardww
2017-08-26 11:51:31
Why cant I see my answers? How are we supposed to learn this way?
TQ Bob
2017-08-25 12:18:10
I found the lesson to be very useful especially on some of the things that one never really understood in how they occur
2009116241
2017-08-25 10:00:36
I found the study and the system relevant informative
Soliu Olasunkanmi
2017-08-19 19:42:29
I've learnt a lot from here and this is a platform which can enlighten one's knowledge about meteorology and climate science
eman7000100
2017-05-21 15:23:46
Hate it.
Lynda_D
2017-05-19 22:34:36
Interesting videos.
troyfattun
2017-05-05 10:03:02
informative but only thing is i cannot watch the video clips, its not compatible. Im using a android i-pad. RCA Galileo 11...
Its more of my device not compatible but the lesson is ofcourse valuable and very informative as i look up the terms in google
kgalicia5
2017-05-03 21:37:34
1qAA
pqwashu
2017-04-17 10:10:29
Quiz was short and easy. it also help you with more understanding on the study field
daostef
2017-04-12 23:28:33
This way of doing homework is great!
neshila
2017-04-02 05:17:09
very informatime as it create awarens of the global climate
StormEagle
2017-01-26 16:22:20
This is a great tool to be used to further the skill level and understanding for forecasting the weather or on the road to becoming a Meteorologist.
Porsche
2017-01-23 19:24:12
Was a very very long process....only because I have terrible internet connection, so other than that the material content is really informative. Had I known a lot of the material was to be loaded for viewing and listening, I would have made other arrangements for a faster internet connection. Next time I'll know.
Porsche
2017-01-23 19:24:10
Was a very very long process....only because I have terrible internet connection, so other than that the material content is really informative. Had I known a lot of the material was to be loaded for viewing and listening, I would have made other arrangements for a faster internet connection. Next time I'll know.
kpalisbo
2017-01-18 13:51:34
Great visual aids.
ssaldari
2017-01-17 22:19:58
The module explained everything clearly so it was easy to understand the material.
rjr6@pdx.edu
2017-01-17 14:42:35
Great, informative and interactive. Excellent presentation of complex material in a simplistic way.
Thank you!
-RR
CMLyon
2017-01-17 13:46:06
Step to step instruction into Climatology. The graphs and examples were great for helping to understand some of the information.
edithdelag
2016-12-25 23:30:08
great lesson!
Offoro
2016-12-01 05:40:38
Superb
Kevin John Khachi
2016-11-27 21:33:33
wat
DimitriLacey
2016-11-27 03:41:08
very informative learning tool
lawrencebenji
2016-11-25 21:03:08
It's simple but affective
Mwaijala NE
2016-11-21 04:24:08
on the basis of a lesson contained a greater knowledge about the previous and future world for every climatic concern, these awareness gives us skills on every daily basics
Mwaijala NE
2016-11-21 04:24:08
on the basis of a lesson contained a greater knowledge about the previous and future world for every climatic concern, these awareness gives us skills on every daily basics
tap10
2016-10-29 16:26:35
Very helpful information session
gmoody2015
2016-10-17 21:35:29
Learn new stuff everyday.
kimj990
2016-09-30 19:34:11
I liked how the lesson was presented but there was a lot of information to take in for a new student.
oleg4
2016-09-26 17:50:09
hard to navigate... Had to replay the lesson a few times before I finally could get the answers correct and actually understand.
gcaddell
2014-07-19 12:11:21
This course was pitched at a decent level of difficulty to be informative and challenging enough without being overwhelming. I'd recommend this to those with a basic knowledge of climate who wishes to add to their knowledge.
climatology, climate, climate drivers, land type, downslope wind, upslope wind, sea breeze, lake breeze, lake-effect precipitation, air mass, monsoon, front, jet stream, semi-permanent pressure system, ocean currents, el nino, mountain range, rotation, tilt, latitude, Koppen-Geiger Classification, climate data
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