Weather Flashcards
1
Q
What word means ‘the state of the atmosphere ‘?
A
Weather
2
Q
Where does a south west wind blow from?
A
The south west
3
Q
Why is the north of the UK usually colder than the south?
A
It is further from the equator
4
Q
What happens to temperature as the altitude increases, the land gets higher?
A
It gets cold
5
Q
What is the North Atlantic Drift?
A
A warm ocean current , it warms the west coast and makes the west coast warmer than the east coast in winter
6
Q
Where is the most rain in the UK?
A
The west coast
7
Q
When wind blows towards a hill, what do we call the side of the hill nearest the wind?
A
Windward
8
Q
When the wind blows towards a hill, what do we call the side of the hill that is away from the wind
A
Leeward
9
Q
What do we call the dry area on the leeward side of a hill?
A
The rain shadow
