the process of something changing from a liquid state to a gaseous state

water that falls from the sky as rain, snow, hail or sleet

conversion of a substance from solid to a gaseous form

the physical shape of the land in an area, including its height and steepness

Types of rainfall

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about the physical processes that help explain our weather and climate. Pupils will use fieldwork to investigate weather in their local area. Pupils will also learn about how and why our climate is changing.

Weather and climate: how do they vary?

What is the correct term for this system?

Which of these diagrams is correctly representing relief rainfall?

What type of rainfall is common in the south east of England, typically in the summer months?

Which region of the UK is generally wetter?

What happens to liquid water when it is frozen?

What does rainfall start as when it falls out of the cloud?

It is moving up the hill, cooling down and condensing into rain.

It is evaporating as it goes higher and turning into rain.

It is moving down the hill and warming up.

What do you think is happening to the water represented by the blue arrow here?

How would you describe the climate of the UK?

The process of water turning into clouds.

Water that falls from the sky as rain, snow, hail, or sleet.

It helps us understand how the land’s shape affects weather.

It helps predict the temperature of the area.

Why is "relief" important when studying rainfall patterns?

Starter Quiz