World climate zones
I can describe the pattern of climate zones and know some of the factors that affect climate, such as latitude.
World climate zones
I can describe the pattern of climate zones and know some of the factors that affect climate, such as latitude.
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Key learning points
- Climate zones are areas with a similar climate.
- Factors such as alititude, latitude and distance from the sea affect the weather and climate of a location.
- The height above sea level affects the temperature.The higher above sea level, the cooler the temperature.
- Coastal areas tend to have warmer winters than inland areas as water takes longer to warm up.
Keywords
Climate zones - areas that have similar weather conditions and climate, e.g. the tropics
Temperature - the degree of hotness or coldness of a place
Latitude - lines of latitude are 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
It is always colder at the coast because it is near water.
Students will understand that, in winter, coastal areas tend to be warmer because water takes longer to heat up.
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