Weather & Climate

Weather & Climate

1. Rainfall types

   • Relief
   • Frontal
   • Convectional

2. Factors affecting UK

   • Latitude
     • Places closer to equator are Warmer due to Earths curvature.
   • North Atlantic Drift
     • Warm West coast thanks to Gulf Steam
   • Prevailing Winds
     • Goes over warm air during Winter
     • Goes over Cold and Damp air during Summer
   • Altidude
     • Temperatures Decrease by 1'C every 100m
   • Distance from the Sea
     • Colder in summer, Warmer in Winter
     • Water takes longer to heat... and cool

3. Micro Climates SSABN

   • Shelter
   • Surface
   • Aspect
   • Buildings
   • Natural physical features

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