Lake District weather and climate
I can research and explain some of the impacts of weather and climate on the Lake District
- Year 4
Lake District weather and climate
I can research and explain some of the impacts of weather and climate on the Lake District
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Milder winters and cooler summers than would normally be expected at this latitude (54-55 degrees north).
- The climate is influenced by the sea, particularly the Gulf stream, with relief rainfall from prevailing westerlies.
- The climate and landscape suits hill farming with hardy sheep but it is hard to grow crops there.
- The temperature drops as altitude increases, meaning that the tops of the mountains are colder than the valleys.
Keywords
Climate - Climate is the long term pattern of weather, usually taken over more than 30 years
Gulf Stream - The Gulf Stream is a strong, warm ocean current that travels across the Atlantic Ocean towards western Europe
Latitude - Lines of latitude are Imaginary lines on Earth showing position north or south of the Equator, measured in degrees
Wind farm - A wind farm is an area in the countryside where a group of wind turbines has been placed to generate electricity
Hydro-electric - Hydro-electric power generates electricity by using water
Common misconception
Children may think latitude is the only factor in influencing temperature.
Explain that in winter the UK is tilted away from the Sun, which means it has less influence.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the key word with the correct definition.
Q2.What is the process where rock is worn away and removed?
Q3.Where in the Lake District are the highest peaks found?
Q4.How many lakes and tarns does the Lake District have?
Q5.What forms in a corrie?
Q6.Which of these are lakes/tarns in the Lake District and which of these are mountains?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the climate of the Lake District?
Q2.Match the key term to the correct definition.
