Climate Regions

Question 1

Describe a cool temperate oceanic climate

Answer 1

Eg. Cool temperate oceanic climate, North-west Europe

This climate Is found 40/50 north and south over the equator

Key charecteristic is its moderate climate

It has a temp range of approximately 9 degrees

Summer Temps are 15 degrees while the average winter temp is 6 degrees

Rainfall occurs throughout the year but mostly in winter with an average of 1,500 mm recorded

This may increase in mountainous areas which is known as relief rain

Rainfall may be lower in some areas due to the rain shadow created by the mountainous areas eg. The east of ireland

This climate is largely influenced by the sea

The North Atlantic Drift keeps winters mild and summers cool

Influenced by the warm prevailing south westerly winds

Frontal depressions bring changeable weather

Anti-cyclonic weather conditions bring dry weather and warm temperatures