Warming and cooling of the atmosphere varies across the globe due to

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The unequal distribution of land and water is the main factor causing variations in heating and cooling of the atmosphere across the globe. Land heats up faster and to higher temperatures than water, and thus areas with more land experience greater temperature changes than areas with more water. Additionally, land surfaces absorb and release heat more quickly than water surfaces, leading to temperature variations within regions. Ocean currents can also play a role in local temperature variations, but they do not have as significant an impact as the distribution of land and water. Global warming is causing overall warming of the atmosphere, but does not explain regional variations. Wind shear refers to the change in wind direction or speed with height and does not directly affect the heating and cooling of the atmosphere.

Warming and Cooling of the Atmosphere Varies Across the Globe