Unit 3: THE EARTH’S CLIMATES. Social Sciences 4 2-WEATHER AND CLIMATE Weather is the atmospheric conditions in a certain place at a specific moment. Climate is the average atmospheric conditions in a certain place over a long period of time. Weather describes the condition of the atmosphere. It might be sunny, hot, windy or cloudy, raining or snowing. Climate means the average weather conditions in a particular location based on the.
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NGSS Standards covered: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-ESS3-1, 3-ESS2-2, 3-5-ETS1-3, 3-ESS2-1 This unit develops the idea that by paying careful attention to clouds, wind, and other weather clues around us, we can predict the daily weather and make sense of why.
Best time to visit
The weather in England is temperate with mild summers and winters, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the warm Gulf Stream. Rainfall is fairly evenly spread throughout the year, though the west is wetter than the east. Contrary to the stereotype, most cities across England actually have less average precipitation than other European cities.
England is a population destination year-round with many attractions and activities to occupy you whatever the season, although spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are widely considered to be the best time to visit England due to the mild weather and sunny days. Summer (June to August) in England is lovely but can crowded, particularly in popular holidaying spots such as Brighton, Devon and Cornwall. Winter (December to February) tends to be grey and wet. Snow is rare, which is why a cold snap with a small amount of snow can cause problems with transport and infrastructure. As most cities decked out in exuberant lights leading up to Christmas, December is a good month to visit too.
London is the capital and the largest city in England. Located in south England, London has a temperate oceanic climate and is one of the warmest places in the UK due to the heat stored in buildings and pavement. Greenwich, an area within London, enjoys an average high of 8°C (46°F) in January and 23°C (74°F) in July. Wwdc 2020: apple, tool or toy?. It also receives an average precipitation of 557 mm (22 in) a year. In comparison, the average precipitation received by Amsterdam and Paris is 805mm (32 in) and 641mm (25 in) respectively. For more information, see this Weather in London and the best time to visit guide.
Manchester, located about 260km (160 miles) northwest of London, is a few degrees cooler than London. In July, the average high is 21°C (70°F) while the average low is 14°C (57°F).
Required clothing
The weather in England is mild and temperatures do cool down considerably in the evenings, so a light jacket is always useful. Thunderstorm doesn't happen often, though it may drizzle on and off, so a rain jacket and appropriate footwear are useful too. During summer, shorts, sandals and t-shirts are fine, but bring extra layers as weather can be changeable. Do layer up if you are travelling beyond London, particularly to the north as it is always a few degrees cooler than London.
Geography
Mainland England makes up almost half of the British Isles. There are also several small islands including the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly both of which lie off the south coast. In the south, much of the landscape is made up of undulating green hills given over to agriculture, with the South Downs and Cotswolds being prime examples of this. The east and north of England is flat and low lying – most notably in the east are the Fens, flat marshland that surrounds the East Anglian towns of Cambridge and Peterborough. The coastline is endlessly varied, with northern England's coast made up mainly of flat sand dunes, whereas the south is notable for the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, a World Heritage site where the cliffs span 153km (95 miles) and 185 million years of history, and numerous fossil discoveries have been made.
Further north, the landscape becomes more dramatic. The mountain ranges of the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District in the northwest afford picturesque views of valleys, lakes, forest and mountains, making both destinations popular with hikers. The Pennine mountain range (also known as the 'backbone of England') bisects the northern region, creating a natural divide between the North West and North East. Traversed by the Pennine Way, the UK's longest footpath, hikers can get up close to one of the most scenic in England and take in one of the most scenic parts of England.
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Weather or Climate
Weather is the condition of the air around us in a particular place at a particular time.It is the daily changes in the temperature, precipitation, wind speed, etc from day to day.Weather implies a short time period.For example, the weather on a certain day may be windy and cool.
Climate is the sort of weather that can normally be expected in an area over a long period.It sums up the average weather conditions recorded over a period of 30 years.For example, tropical countries have hot climates and the Arctic has a cold climate.
Are each of these statements related to weather or climate?
Geography Weather And Climate
“I think we should move to France where it is warmer.”
“My washing will never dry today.”
“December is wet and cold.”
“Where should we go for our skiing holiday this year?”
“There is too much fog for the plane to land.”
“Bananas grow in Jamaica because it is hot.”
“Sports Day is cancelled, it is raining too much.”
“Take your coat to school today.”
“It’s October, it’ll be getting cold soon, I’d better put the heating on.”
“ Madrid, in August, will be very hot.”
Weather
What is the weather doing today in your town/city? What is it forecast to do tomorrow?
Climate
The World Map of Köppen-Geiger Climate Classification shows the different types of climate you will find across the globe. The classification is based upon Main Climate, Precipitation and Temperature.
A4 Version | Google Earth Version | Source
Worksheet Placemarks[Hint: Turn Terrain off in Google Earth]
Download the Google Earth Overlay of the Köppen-Geiger Climate Classification from the link above plus the Worksheet Placemarks.
For each of the locations listed in the table on the worksheet - find out the code for the climate classification they are in and then use the code to write down the ‘Main Climate’, ‘Precipitation’ and ‘Temperature’.
Review and Homework Task
Weather Log Task
Your task is to keep a weather diary/log for the next 7 days. Download the template spreadsheet below to give you a structure for your weather diary.
If you use Google Docs you can upload the spreadsheet and keep your weather diary online, sharing it with your educator.
