Chapter 2 2.1.2 Climate System 3. Definition of climate system Interactions of 5 maior components the atmosphere: greenhouse effect the hydrosphere: water cycle, heat regulator the cryosphere: high reflectivity, low thermal conductivity and inertia the land surface: radiation, thermal, hydrological dynamic the biosphere: carbon cycle, climate indicator 2021/2/22 Assessment of climate/change impacts 5of71Chapter 2 2021/2/22 Assessment of climate/change impacts 5 of 71 2.1.2 Climate System 3. Definition of climate system Interactions of 5 major components • the atmosphere: greenhouse effect • the hydrosphere: water cycle, heat regulator • the cryosphere: high reflectivity, low thermal conductivity and inertia • the land surface: radiation, thermal, hydrological, dynamic • the biosphere : carbon cycle, climate indicator