climate
what is climate
average weather conditions over a long period of time
define what latitude is
distance of a place N or S of the equator
what are they 3 climate zones
hot, temperate, cold
name 3 factors that influence Irelands climate
Latitude, distance from the sea, prevailing winds, Atlantic ocean currents
what is happening to our climate
the earth is getting warmer
where are cold climates found near
how does latitude effect Irelands climate
influences temperature, hrs of daylight. summer-tilted towards sun-longer daylight
winter-tilted away from sun-shorter daylight and cooler
what is the greenhouse effect
gases acting like a blanket around the planet trapping heat
what are the 3 factors influencing global climate
latitude , distance from the sea, prevailing winds and air masses
describe how distance from the sea affects climate
winter- seawater warmer than land -milder winters
name the 2 out of 3 types of hot climate
equatorial, savannah, hot dessert
what are they two types of ocean currents
warm and cold
give an example of a greenhouse gas
carbon dioxide, methane, nitro oxide, chlorofourcarbons or CFC
name 2 types of cold climate
boreal, tundra
what are Irelands prevailing winds
south westerly
name 2 causes of global climate
deforestation, fossil fuels, artificial fertiliser, aerosol cans, decompposing organic matter
aspect , altitude
how does prevailing winds effect climate
winds from the south move warm air
winds from the north move cold air
name 2 types of temperate
warm temperate oceanic climate (medditerannean)
cool temperate oceanic climate (ireland)
how does distance from the sea effect irelands climate
oceans heat up and cool down slower than land. areas close to sea is cooler in summer and warmer in winter
name 3 implications of global warming
rise in sea level, increase in temperature, melting ice caps, lack of vegetation-desertification,ski season reduced,increse in wildfires,more extreme weather pattens