Understanding Weather Patterns in the UK

What determines the different weather conditions experienced in the UK?

• The time of year

• The direction of the wind

• The amount of rainfall

• The temperature of the sea

Which direction does the wind come from in the summer to bring warm weather to the UK?

• North

• East

• South

• West

In winter, what type of weather does the wind from the east bring to the UK?

• Warm and sunny

• Cold and dry

• Wet and rainy

• Hot and humid

What kind of weather is associated with winds coming from the north?

• Warm and dry

• Hot and humid

• Mild and rainy

• Cold and snowy

Where do the northern winds travel from to bring cold air to the UK?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The North Pole

• The Mediterranean Sea

What is a common characteristic of the weather when the wind blows from the west or southwest?

• Dry and sunny

• Cold and snowy

• Cloudy and rainy

• Hot and humid

Why does the wind from the west or southwest bring rain to the UK?

• It travels over a desert

• It collects moisture over the sea

• It is blocked by mountains

• It comes from a cold region