Weather (2)

What 2 things does climate focus on?

Climate looks at just temperature and rainfall

Why are places near the equator so warm?

Places near the equator are warm because they get the most direct sunlight, and the suns rays don’t have to go as much air to reach them

How does latitude affect climate?

Latitude decides how warm a place is- closer to the equator means hotter because the suns hits more directly

What do prevailing winds do to the climate in the UK?

In the UK, prevailing winds come from the southwest, brining warm air and moisture from the sea, making it wetter and warmer

How do prevailing winds change the weather

Prevailing winds bring heat and moisture depending on where they’re coming from, like the sea or land

How does being close to the sea affect climate in summer

In summer land heats up faster than the sea so inland areas get hotter while the coast stays a bit cooler

How does being close to the sea affect climate in winter?

In winter, coastal areas are milder than inland areas due to the sea retaining heat.

What does continentality mean for climate?

Continentality describes the greater temperature extremes experienced in areas far from the ocean