Year 7 - Geography
The UK's climate
Weather and climate: how do they vary?
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to understand the reasons why the climate of the UK varies.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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 Mistakes To Avoid
- The UK's climate is the same across the country.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key 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.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'temperate maritime'
a climate with moderate rainfall, mild to warm summers and cool to cold winters.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: The UK's climate is the same across the country. Correction: Students will understand that the UK's climate varies between different regions due to latitude, altitude and air masses.
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