an average of weather conditions (e.g. rain, sun, wind) in a place taken over a long period of time (usually 30 years or more)

the degree of hotness or coldness of a place

a seasonal change in wind direction that brings a very rainy season or a very dry season

imaginary lines on Earth showing position north or south of the Equator, measured in degrees

The climate of China

Geography

GIS: Visualising the human and physical geography of China

The biomes of China

The Gobi Desert

Population change in China

Rural to urban migration in China

Beijing: A global city

Opportunities in Beijing

Challenges in Beijing

China: The workshop of the world

Evaluating China's status as a global superpower

Climate change in China

This unit teaches pupils about the human and physical geography of China, how this leads to diverse lives within the country, and how it affects its power and status around the world. Pupils will learn about China's economy and how this affects its relationship with the rest of the world.

China: a global superpower?

Climate changes every day; weather stays the same

Weather is short-term; climate is long-term

What is the difference between weather and climate?

What is the climate like in most of China?

Which region of China is known for having a desert climate?

What major weather event occurs in China during summer?

The average weather conditions over a long period of time

Latitude, altitude, and proximity to oceans

Which of these factors affects the climate of a region?

What climate is typically found near the equator?

Very little rainfall and high temperatures

What does a desert climate typically have?

Is China located north or south of the equator?

The climate of China

Lesson outcome