weather and climate
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Weather and Climate
A Course for S1
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Weather Elements
1. Temperature2. Precipitation3. Wind Speed4. Wind Direction5. Cloud Cover6. Cloud Type7. Visibility8. Air Pressure
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How do we measure the weather ?
Temperature
Precipitation
Air Pressure
Wind Speed
Wind Direction
Cloud Type
Cloud Cover
Visibility
Max & Min. Thermometer Rain Gauge
Barometer
Anemometer
Wind Vane
Observation
Observation
Observation
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The Stevenson Screen
Characteristics– It is white– It has slatted
sides– It has a double
roof– It is on stilts– Its door opens
northwards
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Name all of the following instruments
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What type of cloud is this ?
Found at high altitudes - CIRRUS
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What type of cloud is this ?
They rise to very great heights and are associated with thunderstorms - CUMULONIMBUS
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What type of cloud is this ?
Often known as fair-weather clouds - CUMULUS
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What type of cloud is this ?
Fog-like cloud near the ground - STRATUS.
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An interesting website
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/gcsebitesize/geography/weather_and_climate/elements_of_weather_rev.shtml#cloud
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What is the difference between weather and climate ?
WEATHER is about day to day
changes in the atmosphere. It
includes changes in temperature,
rainfall, sunshine & wind)
CLIMATEis the average or typical weather of a place worked out over a long period
of time.
We know that in Britain it gets cold in the winter and warm in the summer. This is climate. But we don't know if it is going to be warm tomorrow or not. This is the weather.
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Microclimate
Differences in TEMPERATURE are due to :Hills - make the climate cooler
Trees - also make the climate cooler
Water - also cools down the surrounding area
Type of Surface - a dark surface is warmer than a light surface
Buildings - may give off heat
Aspect - south-facing slopes are warmer - WHY ?
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Microclimate (continued)Differences in wind speed are
affected by :Hills - hilltops are windierWater areas - produce more windBuildings - generally reduce wind
speed but can channel winds and increase their speed
Trees, hedges and walls - reduce wind speed over a short distance
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United Kingdom – Rainfall Figures
Look at the map of rainfall
figures for the UnitedKingdom
1. Which area is the wettest ?
2. Which area is the driest ?
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United Kingdom – January Temperatures1. Where are the
temperatures warmest ?
2. Where are the temperatures coldest ?
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United Kingdom – July Temperatures1. Where are the
temperatures warmest ?
2. Where are the temperatures coldest ?
3. How does the pattern differ from January ?
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Relief Rainfall Stage 1.
Warm wet air is forced to rise over high land.
Stage 2.As the air rises it cools and condenses. Clouds form and precipitation occurs.
Stage 3.The drier air descends and warms.
Stage 4.
Any moisture in the air (e.g. cloud) evaporates.