Official site of the British Antarctic Survey, this page offers info. on various aspects of Antarctica's physical geography, as well as wildlife, weather & other related topics.

Abiotic components are the nonliving components of the biosphere. Chemical and geological factors, such as rocks and minerals, and physical factors, such as temperature and weather, are referred to as abiotic components.

Have you wondered what the Earth's climate was like millions of years ago? Click on a period to view a map and explanation of ancient Earth's climate.

Brief overview of Bangladeshi climate. Includes a chart showing average temperature and rainfall.

A description of Ireland's climate.

A great description of the global scale circulation and heat energy. Discusses a single-cell model, a three-cell model, jet streams and more.