Page 1: Global Precipitation Patterns and Distribution

This page explores atmospheric precipitation types and their global distribution patterns. Atmospheric moisture content and various forms of precipitation are thoroughly examined, including both precipitation and atmospheric deposits.

Definition: Atmospheric humidity is defined as the amount of water vapor present in atmospheric air.

Example: Precipitation includes rain, snow, and hail, while atmospheric deposits comprise rime, dew, frost, and black ice.

Highlight: The intensity of evaporation is influenced by multiple factors including temperature, land-ocean distribution, terrain features, vegetation cover, wind speed, and pressure.

Regions with lowest precipitation amounts include:

• Sahara Desert
• Namib Desert
• Arabian Peninsula
• Iranian Plateau

Regions with highest precipitation amounts include:

• Equatorial regions (approximately 2000mm)
• Amazon Basin
• Congo Basin
• Malay Archipelago

Vocabulary: Global air circulation, elevation above sea level, and terrain features are key terms in understanding precipitation patterns.