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Temperate climates e.g Britain

Britain has a temperate climate. This means that it rarely experiences extreme temperatures or rainfall. Britain is more accurately described as having a temperate maritime climate.:

Cool summers 18'c

mild winters 4's

900 mm of rain spread throughout the year

winters are wetter than summers.

Places with a temperate climate include

North west Europe, including Britain.

North west USA and west Canada.

Southern Chile

Tasmania and the south Ireland of new zealand

Temperate climates are places located

BETWEEN 40' AND 60' North and South of the Equator.

On the west coast of continents

Where prevailing winds blow from the west, from the sea.

Where there are mountains on the west coast.

Britain's temperature is mainly influenced by air masses called frontal depressions that form over the mid-Atlantic These tropical maritime air masses originate near the gulf coast of mexico and bring warm, moist conditions.

The three types of rainfall in Britain

The 3 types of rain fall in Britain are, all named after the reason why the air is forced to rise. As the air rises, moisture in the air cools, condenses, and forms clouds, then rain.

The vegetation of Britain

Temperate deciduous woodland.

Deciduous woodlands are the typical vegetation of temperate climates such as Britain. The growing season lasts from spring to autumn. This is followed by a period of dormancy during winter when the trees shed their leaves.

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