The UK's climate
I can understand the reasons why the climate of the UK varies.
The UK's climate
I can understand the reasons why the climate of the UK varies.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The UK has a temperate maritime climate, which means that it is mild with lots of rainfall.
- The south of the UK is warmer than the North.
- The west of the UK is wetter than the east.
- The east of the UK is warmer in summer and colder in winter.
Keywords
Temperate maritime - a climate with moderate rainfall, mild to warm summers and cool to cold winters
Precipitation - water that falls from the sky as rain, snow, hail or sleet
Latitude - imaginary lines on Earth showing position north or south of the Equator, measured in degrees
Altitude - height above sea level or ground level
Common misconception
The UK’s climate is the same across the country.
Students will understand that the UK’s climate varies between different regions due to latitude, altitude and air masses.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
The hottest zone - found between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.
This zone is mild. It is found between the Tropics and Circles.
The coldest zone. Found further north and south of the Circles.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Mild winters and cool summers.
Mild winters and warm summers.
Cold winters and cool summers.
Cold winters and warm summers.
Fast moving ribbons of air found high up in the atmosphere.
A huge ocean current.
Large pockets of air that bring different types of weather to the UK.
Warm
Coldest
Cold
Dry
Wet