Lines of latitude are imaginary lines on Earth showing position north or south of the Equator.

The weather of a place is the day to day condition of the atmosphere, e.g. sunny, snowing, warm etc.

Temperature is the degree of hotness or coldness of a place.

A location is the particular position of something on Earth.

Using lines of latitude to locate the main climate zones

Geography

Introducing climate

Climate data and patterns

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?

imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator on a world map

imaginary lines that run vertically, or north to south, on a world map

imaginary lines that show where climate zones are on a world map

imaginary lines that show where major forests are on a world map

Put these lines of latitude in order from north to south.

Climate zones match the borders of countries and continents.

Climate zones can cover several countries and continents.

Every country of the world has its own climate zone.

It is impossible for a country to have more than one climate zone.

Which statement about climate zones is true?

the climate zone containing the coldest places on Earth

the United Kingdom is in this climate zone

the climate zone north and south of the equatorial climate zone

the climate zone north and south of the tropical climate zone

Match the climate zones to the descriptions.

how far north or south of the equator a place is located

how high above sea level a place is located

Complete the sentence. Altitude affects temperature; the higher the altitude, the {{ }} the temperature.

a region of Earth that experiences similar average weather patterns

a section of the Earth where the same type of weather occurs every day

an area on Earth where the same type of weather is experienced all year round

a specific area where the weather never changes

an imaginary line around Earth that is halfway between the North and South Pole

an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole

an imaginary line that splits Africa in half

an imaginary line that Earth spins around

How do rays of light from the sun travel?

Complete the sentence. At the equator, the sun's rays are more concentrated and have more ...

What are the atmospheric conditions that we experience from day to day known as?

by studying the weather for a long time to find averages and patterns

by studying the weather for one year to find averages and patterns

by studying the weather and comparing it to other places

by studying how the weather is changing from one year to the next

How do scientists work out what the climate of a location is like?

Starter Quiz

What is a climate zone?