Spatial and Temporal Variation of the Continental and Marine in the Governorates of Mosul, Baghdad and Basrah, for the period 1984-2013

Abstract

The Governorates of Mosul, Baghdad and Basrah are characterized by high Continental degree, and low Marine degree. Showing Continental and Marine degree for every Governorate depending on the period of study is the most important aim in this research.                                                                                         

     The highest continental degree recorded in the study area was 96.7%, in Basrah in 2008 according to Borisov equation, and the Continental refers to very severe continental climate. This Continental degree was the highest between three other equations used depending on weather Stations Data In Mosul, Baghdad and Basrah, The continental Degree according to equations refer to rise trend in the period 1984-2013.