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General circulation
Subject, term, tag: General circulation

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    Definition
    The large-scale motions of the atmosphere and the ocean as a consequence of differential heating on a rotating Earth. General circulation contributes to the energy balance of the system through transport of heat and momentum. (English)
    source version
    IPCC Glossary v1.5
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    Source
    https://apps.ipcc.ch/glossary/
    date accessed
    27 May 2026
     
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