What factors create variations in weather and climate at different scales within the UK Flashcards
1
Q
Name the main 4 factors that cause weather and climate to variate within the UK
A
- altitude
- proximity to sea
- latitude
- aspect
2
Q
how does the temperature differ every 100m upwards
(altitude)
A
it decreases by 1 degree celsius
3
Q
what is the latitude of Cardiff
A
51 degrees N
4
Q
what is latitude
A
distance from equator
5
Q
how does temp differ the further you are from the equator
A
further = colder
