A climate graph shows the amount of precipitation and the temperature each month for a location.

Data is a collection of information that can be analysed to help us answer a question.

The horizontal axis is the line of figures or data along the bottom of a graph.

The vertical axis is a line of figures or data that is at the side of a graph.

Climate data and patterns

Geography

Introducing climate

Using lines of latitude to locate the main climate zones

The differences between climate zones and biomes

Adaptations of plants and animals in different biomes

Climate change

This unit directly links to settlement, understanding connections between climate and where people live. This also underpins understanding needed in 'The Americas: How diverse are its places and landscapes?', 'South America: Why does the Amazon matter?', 'Natural resources: what are they, where are they and why are they important?' and 'Farms and factories: Where does our food come from?'.

This unit builds on learning about the water cycle to develop understanding of the spatial patterns of water and energy. It also builds on 'Cold places: What is it like at the North and South Poles?' and 'Hot places: What is it like near the Equator?'. It develops on 'Contrasting locality: What is it like to live in (named location) in Jamaica?') by introducing the major lines of latitude.

This unit introduces climate zones around the world. Pupils use maps and climate data to spot patterns, compare environments, and explore how plants and animals adapt to different conditions. The unit also introduces climate change.

Climate zones: what are they and why do they matter?

What are the names of the axes on a graph?

Which of these are shown on a climate graph?

How is rainfall usually shown on a climate graph?

The temperature is highest in July and August

Which of these statements correctly describe the climate shown in this climate graph?

Which of these weather conditions is wet?

What name is given to the lines on maps that run horizontally around Earth?

have similar weather conditions and climate, e.g. the Tropics

is the day to day condition of the atmosphere, e.g. sunny, wet, etc

is the degree of hotness or coldness of a place

Which line of latitude is closest to the equatorial climate zone?

Complete the sentence. There are two lines of latitude called tropics: the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of ...

Complete the sentence. Climate zones are places with similar regular {{ }} conditions.

Climate data and patterns

Lesson outcome