with this original chart:Location

Biome
Paterson’s climate variables
Paterson’s Index value
Productivity
Region
Tv
Ta
P
G
E
Uaupés
Tropical Rainforest
26°C
2°C
2917mm
12
41
15547.61
high productivity
Chengdu
Temperate Forest
26°C
20°C
1146mm
12
47.5
707.655
medium productivity
New York
Temperate Deciduous Forest
25°C
26°C
1123mm
9
52.5
425.154
medium productivity
Semey
Desert
22°C
39°C
264mm
7
62.5
54.294
very low productivity
Verkhoyansk
Arctic and alpine Tundra
16°C
63°C
155mm
3
85
8.365
non-productive
and future chart:Temperature
Change (°C) calculte the future Tv and Ta
Precipitation
Change (%)
Location Winter
Dec-Feb
Spring
Mar-May
Summer
Jun-Aug
Fall
Sept-Nov Annual Annual
Uaupés +3.0 +3.0 +3.5 +3.5 +3.3 0
Chengdu +3.6 +3.3 +3.0 +3.3 +3.3 +9
New York +3.8 +3.5 +3.3 +3.5 +3.6 +7
Semey +3.6 +3.1 +3.8 +3.1 +3.4 +5
Verkhoyansk +6.9 +4.4 +4.0 +6.0 +5.2 +35 and explain

1 answer

To calculate the future temperature values (Tv and Ta) for each location based on the given temperature changes and to quantify the impact of the precipitation changes, we can follow these steps:

  1. Calculate Future Tv and Ta:

    • For each location, we will add the respective changes in temperature to the original temperature values provided.
  2. Impact of Precipitation Changes:

    • The changes in precipitation are expressed as percentages, which we will apply to the original precipitation values.

Let's break it down for each location:

Uaupés

  • Original Tv: 26°C

  • Original Ta: 2°C

  • Changes: Winter: +3.0°C, Spring: +3.0°C, Summer: +3.5°C, Fall: +3.5°C

  • Future Tv = 26 + (3.0 + 3.0 + 3.5 + 3.5)/4 = 26 + 3.0 = 29°C

  • Future Ta = 2 + (3.0 + 3.0 + 3.5 + 3.5)/4 = 2 + 3.0 = 5°C

  • Original Precipitation: 2917mm

  • Change (0%): Future Precipitation = 2917mm

Chengdu

  • Original Tv: 26°C

  • Original Ta: 20°C

  • Changes: Winter: +3.6°C, Spring: +3.3°C, Summer: +3.0°C, Fall: +3.3°C

  • Future Tv = 26 + (3.6 + 3.3 + 3.0 + 3.3)/4 = 26 + 3.3 = 29.3°C

  • Future Ta = 20 + (3.6 + 3.3 + 3.0 + 3.3)/4 = 20 + 3.3 = 23.3°C

  • Original Precipitation: 1146mm

  • Change (+9%): Future Precipitation = 1146 * (1 + 0.09) = 1146 * 1.09 = 1259.14mm

New York

  • Original Tv: 25°C

  • Original Ta: 26°C

  • Changes: Winter: +3.8°C, Spring: +3.5°C, Summer: +3.3°C, Fall: +3.5°C

  • Future Tv = 25 + (3.8 + 3.5 + 3.3 + 3.5)/4 = 25 + 3.525 = 28.525°C

  • Future Ta = 26 + (3.8 + 3.5 + 3.3 + 3.5)/4 = 26 + 3.525 = 29.525°C

  • Original Precipitation: 1123mm

  • Change (+7%): Future Precipitation = 1123 * (1 + 0.07) = 1123 * 1.07 = 1201.61mm

Semey

  • Original Tv: 22°C

  • Original Ta: 39°C

  • Changes: Winter: +3.6°C, Spring: +3.1°C, Summer: +3.8°C, Fall: +3.1°C

  • Future Tv = 22 + (3.6 + 3.1 + 3.8 + 3.1)/4 = 22 + 3.4 = 25.4°C

  • Future Ta = 39 + (3.6 + 3.1 + 3.8 + 3.1)/4 = 39 + 3.4 = 42.4°C

  • Original Precipitation: 264mm

  • Change (+5%): Future Precipitation = 264 * (1 + 0.05) = 264 * 1.05 = 277.2mm

Verkhoyansk

  • Original Tv: 16°C

  • Original Ta: 63°C

  • Changes: Winter: +6.9°C, Spring: +4.4°C, Summer: +4.0°C, Fall: +6.0°C

  • Future Tv = 16 + (6.9 + 4.4 + 4.0 + 6.0)/4 = 16 + 5.35 = 21.35°C

  • Future Ta = 63 + (6.9 + 4.4 + 4.0 + 6.0)/4 = 63 + 5.35 = 68.35°C

  • Original Precipitation: 155mm

  • Change (+35%): Future Precipitation = 155 * (1 + 0.35) = 155 * 1.35 = 208.25mm

Summary of Future Values

| Location | Future Tv | Future Ta | Future Precipitation | |--------------|-----------|-----------|---------------------| | Uaupés | 29°C | 5°C | 2917mm | | Chengdu | 29.3°C | 23.3°C | 1259.14mm | | New York | 28.5°C | 29.5°C | 1201.61mm | | Semey | 25.4°C | 42.4°C | 277.2mm | | Verkhoyansk | 21.4°C | 68.4°C | 208.25mm |

Explanation

  • The future temperature values reflect the impact of seasonal changes, adjusted for the average increase. Notably, Chengdu and New York experience moderate increases in temperature, while verging toward higher values reflects the increased variability in climates.

  • Future precipitation indicates possible changes in availability of water resources. Locations like Chengdu and New York show increased precipitation, reflecting possible changes in overall climate patterns favoring heavier rainfall, while other regions like Uaupés remain stable.

This analysis helps identify potential impacts on ecosystems, agriculture, and water availability in these areas as the climate continues to change.