Lake District weather and climate
I can research and explain some of the impacts of weather and climate on the Lake District
Lake District weather and climate
I can research and explain some of the impacts of weather and climate on the Lake District
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Milder winters and cooler summers than would normally be expected at this latitude (54-55 degrees north).
- The climate is influenced by the sea, particularly the Gulf stream, with relief rainfall from prevailing westerlies.
- The climate and landscape suits hill farming with hardy sheep but it is hard to grow crops there.
- The temperature drops as altitude increases, meaning that the tops of the mountains are colder than the valleys.
Keywords
Climate - Climate is the long term pattern of weather, usually taken over more than 30 years
Gulf Stream - The Gulf Stream is a strong, warm ocean current that travels across the Atlantic Ocean towards western Europe
Latitude - Lines of latitude are Imaginary lines on Earth showing position north or south of the Equator, measured in degrees
Wind farm - A wind farm is an area in the countryside where a group of wind turbines has been placed to generate electricity
Hydro-electric - Hydro-electric power generates electricity by using water
Common misconception
Children may think latitude is the only factor in influencing temperature.
Explain that in winter the UK is tilted away from the Sun, which means it has less influence.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
small bits of rock thrown into the air in an eruption
molten rock that has broken through Earth’s surface
huge pieces that Earth’s crust is broken
Mountain
Lake
Lake
Mountain
Exit quiz
6 Questions
imaginary lines on Earth showing how far north or south of the Equator
the line of latitude at 0 degrees
long term pattern of weather, usually taken over more than 30 years