Contrasting climates: Asia and Antarctica
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can apply my knowledge and skills to explain some of the geographical differences between Asia and Antarctica.
Key learning points
- Antarctica and Asia have contrasting climates and are in different climate zones.
- Asia is the most populous continent on the planet whereas Antarctica has no permanent residents.
- Climate graphs can be used to investigate and compare different places.
Keywords
Infer - To infer means to come to a conclusion using reasoning and evidence.
Climate - Climate is an average of weather conditions (e.g. rain, sun, wind) in a place taken over a long period of time (usually 30 years or more).
Temperature - Temperature is the degree of hotness or coldness of a place.
Climate zones - Climate zones are areas that have similar weather conditions and climate, e.g. the tropics.
Common misconception
Not fully appreciating the huge size and diversity of Asia and the variations in climate and climate zones.
Use a globe/world map to highlight the size of the continent and the wide range of latitudes it covers.
Teacher tip
Learners could collaborate in groups for Task 1. The activity could be made less challenging by using a selection of the questions instead of the full set.
Equipment
Scissors (optional)
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which term is a measure of how hot or cold a place is?
Q2.Which climate zone is the UK in?
Q3.Lines of are imaginary lines on Earth showing position north or south of the Equator.
Q4.Put the five main lines of latitude in order, from north to south.
Q5.Solar energy comes from the .
Q6.Match these Asian countries to their capital cities.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which climate zone(s) is Asia in?
Q2.A climate graph shows the amount of and the average temperature each month for a location.
Q3.Which of these major lines of latitude does not pass through Asia?
Q4.The Sun’s energy is more concentrated near the and is spread out over a larger area near the poles.
Q5.Match each key term to the correct definition.
Q6.Which climate zone is Antarctica in?
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