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Why does the UK have a big variety of weather
Because 5 colossal airmasses meet here
How does North Atlantic drift influence weather in the UK
Warm ocean current from the Caribbean blows across the Atlantic, via winds carried from south west
It maintains warm conditions throughout the year, particularly in winter, water evaporates and precipitates when it reaches the UK
How does continentality influence weather in the UK
Effects large areas that respond quickly to changes in temperature
Causes dry (less water nearby as it is far from the coast), cold winter
Causes dry, hot summers
How does Polar maritime airmass influence weather in the UK
Comes from Greenland
Wet, cold air brings cold and showery winters
How does Arctic maritime airmass influence weather in the UK
Comes from the Arctic
Wet, cold heavy showers, hail
How does Polar continental airmass influence weather in the UK
Comes from central Europe
Hot air brings dry summers, cold air (snow in the winter)
How does tropical continental airmass influence weather in the UK
Comes from Africa
Hot weather
How does tropical maritime airmass influence weather in the UK
Comes from Atlantic
Warm moist air, brings clouds, rain and mild weather
