3. Factors affecting weather & climate
The following factors influence the weather and climate of different places around the world;
Task: On A3 paper draw fully labelled diagrams to show how each factor influences temperature and rainfall. Include examples of actual places in your diagrams.
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- Ocean currents (the movement of water at different temperatures throughthe oceans).
- Amount of water (clouds) and dust in the atmosphere.
- Prevailing winds (the direction that winds usually blow from).
- Altitude (height above sea-level).
- Latitude (angle of sun's rays and effect on day length).
- Distance from the sea.
- Aspect (the influence of slopes eg different sides of a valley).
Task: On A3 paper draw fully labelled diagrams to show how each factor influences temperature and rainfall. Include examples of actual places in your diagrams.
Useful links
BBC Bitesize
Nature.com
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