Climate is the long term pattern of weather, usually taken over more than 30 years

The Gulf Stream is a strong, warm ocean current that travels across the Atlantic Ocean towards western Europe

Lines of latitude are Imaginary lines on Earth showing position north or south of the Equator, measured in degrees

A wind farm is an area in the countryside where a group of wind turbines has been placed to generate electricity

Hydro-electric power generates electricity by using water

Lake District weather and climate

Geography

Our National Parks

Introducing the Lake District

The landscape of the Lake District

Working in the Lake District

Pressure on the National Park

This unit provides a foundation for understanding, and making comparisons with, a region of Northern Italy, which also boasts mountains and lakes.

This unit builds on 'The UK: Who are we?' and 'Mountains and volcanoes: What, where and why?' to give pupils the contextual understanding to engage with this regional study of the Lake District, its landscape and its identity as a National Park.

This unit explores the Lake District as a UK National Park. Pupils learn about its landscape, weather and climate, how people live and work there, and the pressures on the environment caused by visitors and land use.

UK region: why is the Lake District a national park?

What is the climate of the Lake District?

imaginary lines on Earth showing how far north or south of the Equator

long term pattern of weather, usually taken over more than 30 years

Match the key term to the correct definition.

Why is the Lake District warmer than we expect?

How does the temperature change as the altitude increases?

Where are the wettest parts of the UK? Unscramble the letters to help you find the answer.

renewable energy schemes such as wind farms

What does the climate of the Lake District suit?

small bits of rock thrown into the air in an eruption

molten rock that has broken through Earth’s surface

huge pieces that Earth’s crust is broken

Match the key word with the correct definition.

What is the process where rock is worn away and removed?

Where in the Lake District are the highest peaks found?

How many lakes and tarns does the Lake District have?

Which of these are lakes/tarns in the Lake District and which of these are mountains?

Lake District weather and climate

Lesson outcome