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Macroclimate

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007076

The general climate of a large geographical region, such as a continent or a major ocean basin, encompassing broad atmospheric patterns and long-term weather conditions. It is determined by factors like latitude, altitude, and proximity to large bodies of water. This scale contrasts with microclimate and mesoclimate.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007076
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007076",
  "term": "Macroclimate",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The general climate of a large geographical region, such as a continent or a major ocean basin, encompassing broad atmospheric patterns and long-term weather conditions. It is determined by factors like latitude, altitude, and proximity to large bodies of water. This scale contrasts with microclimate and mesoclimate.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/macroclimate/"
}

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