The climate of Russia
I can explain the different climate types across Russia.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The climate of a place is influenced by three factors: latitude, altitude and distance from the sea.
- Russia has a generally continental climate with cold winters and warm summers.
- When comparing climate between places, the factors need to be considered together as they interrelate.
- Russia’s temperature pattern shows the impact of latitude and altitude and distance from the sea.
- Russia’s precipitation pattern reflects its distance from the sea: interior regions receive less than coastal areas.
Keywords
Continental climate - a relatively dry climate with very hot summers and very cold winters, found in locations away from the sea
Latitude - imaginary lines on Earth showing position north or south of the Equator, measured in degrees
Altitude - height above sea level or ground level
Common misconception
Each factor can be viewed independently.
To understand the climate of a place or when comparing the climates of places, the factors need to be considered collectively and each factor may have a different level of relevance.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to definitions:
A cold, treeless plain
Ground that stays frozen all year
Mountain range dividing Europe and Asia
Forest of mostly coniferous trees
A flat, grassy plain
Q2.Which continent does most of Russia lie in?
Q3.What separates European and Asian Russia?
Q4.Russia stretches across how many time zones?
Q5.Which biome is found in northern Russia?
Q6.Why is permafrost a challenge for building in Russia?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their correct meanings.
A dry climate with hot summers and cold winters
How far a place is north or south of the Equator
Height above sea level
Rain, snow or other forms of moisture falling from the sky
An imaginary line around the centre of Earth