Year 7 - Weather and Climate

What is the difference between weather and climate? Using the following video clip create your own definitions for weather and climate.

What is precipitation?

• Temperature of the area

• Only rainfall

• Any water vapour that falls from clouds e.g. rain, snow, hail...

Which type of equipment is used to measure temperature?

• rain gauge

• thermometer

• barometer

• compass

Which type of equipment is used to measure air pressure?

• thermometer

• compass

• rain gauge

• barometer

How do we measure wind speed?

• compass

• anemometer

• rain gauge

• thermometer

Why is weather forecasting important? (SELECT 2)

• weather forecasts aren't 100% accurate

• help us decide what to wear / what we need for the day ahead

• the atmosphere is complex and always changing

• allows weather warnings to be sent out

How do you calculate the range?

• add all numbers together and divide by how many numbers there are

• take the smallest number from the largest

How do you calculate the mean / average?

• add all numbers together and divide by how many numbers there are

• take the smallest number from the largest

What is the mode?

• the middle number

• the average

• the difference between the smallest and the largest numbers

• the number that appears the most

How does the Gulf Stream / North Atlantic Drift affect the climate of the UK? (select 2)

• makes our winters milder

• brings warmer weather to the UK & western Europe

• makes our winters colder

• brings colder weather to the UK & western Europe