Climatology
(noun)
The scientific study of climate, including the atmospheric conditions, temperature, and precipitation patterns that make up the earth's weather and its changes over time.
Origin:
Formed from the words 'climate' and '-ology'.
Examples:
- Climatology is an interdisciplinary field that combines elements of atmospheric science, geology, and oceanography.
- The department of climatology at the university was at the forefront of research on climate change.
- Climatology plays an important role in understanding and predicting weather patterns and the impacts of climate change.
- The climatologist used data from weather satellites and ground-based stations to study climatology.
- Climatology is a complex field, with many factors influencing the earth's climate, including ocean currents, solar radiation, and greenhouse gases.