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ZIMSEC A-Level Geography

4.2The Earth-Atmosphere energy budget

The Earth-Atmosphere energy budget in ZIMSEC A-Level Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 4.2.1Illustrate heat transfer from areas of surplus to areas of deficit.
  2. 4.2.2Explain vertical and lateral transfer of heat in the atmosphere and oceans.

Lessons

  • Global energy transfers: cells, winds, jet streams and ocean currents

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The Earth-Atmosphere energy budget: sample question

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Why do many hot deserts lie near 30° latitude?

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