Weather, climate and the UK
Learn Weather, climate and the UK for Years 7–9 pupils (ages 11–14). Free practice questions, lessons and worked examples — aligned to the UK National Curriculum.
What you'll learn
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Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere. Climate is the average pattern over about thirty years.
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The UK has a temperate maritime climate: mild winters, cool summers and rain all year, influenced by the sea and the North Atlantic Drift.
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Over roughly what period is climate measured?
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Relief rainfall happens when air is forced over hills, cools and condenses. That is why western uplands are the wettest parts of the UK.
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Air from the Atlantic hits Welsh mountains, rises, cools, and drops its rain in the west. By the time it reaches eastern England it is drier — which is why East Anglia is the driest region.
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Why is western Britain wetter than eastern Britain?
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A very cold winter — does that disprove climate change?
Practise Weather, climate and the UK with Whizlo
Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 11–14. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.