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Weather Forecasting and Climate Zones: Key Concepts and Analysis

Learn how to interpret weather forecasts and understand weather symbols. Explore different types of rainfall and the main air masses affecting the UK. Analyze climate graphs and compare climate data for different locations. Gain insights into climate zones around the world and explore their variations.

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Weather Forecasting and Climate Zones: Key Concepts and Analysis

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  1. Y8 Revision Sheet –Weather 4. Areas of independent revision. Do you know how to read a weather forecast? Do you know what all of the symbols mean? Which instruments do we use to measure our weather? What are the three different types of rainfall? How do they all differ? What are the 5 main air masses that affect the UK? What are the 5 main influences on our climate in the UK? What are the main climate zones around the world? Why are they so different everywhere? 1. You must learn the following key words and their definitions: 2. Learn your diagram on how clouds/rain form. 3. Remembering how to compare climate graphs. Compare max. and min. temperatures of two places. Compare max. and min. rainfall of two places. Explain how they are different or similar. Back your points up with data (numbers).

  2. Extended Writing – 9 marks + 3 SPaG  In this box, you must list how you will write your answer following the correct structure. I have given you the first part, can you complete the rest?  Paragraph 1. Introduce your answer. Can you throw back the question? What is it you will be talking about?  Paragraph 2.  Paragraph 3. Paragraph 4.  Remember that your final question is always an extended writing piece and these are always worth the most marks!  You will be given several sources and a question about climate zones around the world. To what extent - I agree to some extent… I agree a little…I agree a lot… In order to challenge myself and receive full marks I must:  1. Balance my answer with 2 view points (I agree a lot/I don’t agree at all because…) 2.  3.  4.  Show this sheet to the person next to you or your teacher for some extra useful tips! 

  3. Structure Help – To What Extent Step 1: Start with a phrase Step 2: On one hand... Step 3: On the other hand... Step 4: Overall... ‘To what extent?’ I agree to some extent… I agree a little… I agree a lot… P E E P E E Reasons you agree with the statement. Have you included evidence? Have you linked to SEE? Have you developed your answer? ‘This is because…this leads to…which means…’ • Reasons you disagree with the statement. Have you included evidence? Have you linked to SEE? Have you developed your answer? ‘This is because…this leads to…which means…’ • CHALLENGE: Have you linked to another case study/topic? What is your opinion and why?

  4. Helpful website https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/topics/zx38q6f

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