this describes how far north or south of the Equator a place is

the pressure of a column of air at a point on the Earth'ssurface, creating relatively high or low pressure

the movement of air from place to place, generally from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

deflection of winds and ocean currents caused by Earth's rotation

Global atmospheric circulation model, pressure belts and surface winds

Geography

Tropical storms – distribution, formation and development

Tropical storms – hazards and effects

Tropical storms – responses

Reducing risks from effects of tropical storms

Example of a tropical storm

Weather hazards in the UK

An example of a recent extreme weather event in the UK

Using GIS to map the track of a tropical storm

This unit teaches pupils about weather hazards at the global and national (UK) scales. Pupils learn about global atmospheric circulation before focusing on the formation, impacts and responses to tropical storms. Pupils also learn about extreme weather events in the UK.

Weather hazards

the pressure of a column of air at a point on the Earth's surface

the movement of air, generally from areas of high to low pressure

Match the terms with their correct definition.

radiates excess heat from the Earth's core

What does the global atmospheric circulation system do?

clear skies, dry, stable weather conditions

heavy rainfall, strong winds, and unstable weather conditions

What climatic conditions are expected in a high pressure zone?

air pressure is high, causing water vapor to condense and form clouds and rain

air rises and cools, causing water vapour to condense and form clouds and rain

air descends and warms, causing water vapour to evaporate, making it wet

Why is rainfall expected in a belt of low atmospheric pressure?

Which atmospheric circulation cells influence the formation of deserts?

Which atmospheric circulation cells influence the formation of temperate climates?

Africa, India, Oceania, Asia, America, Europe, Antarctica

Antarctica, North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania

South America, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Antarctica

Which of these correctly names the seven continents?

What are the horizontal lines shown on this map called?

Why do different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of solar radiation?

weather is always hot, climate is always cold

weather is short-term conditions; climate is the long-term average.

weather is what you expect, climate is what you get

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Starter Quiz

What shape is the Earth?