What is the weather?
The day by day changes in the atmosphere
The average temperature over a period of time
The average temperature in a place
What type of weather is the circulation system?
Rainfall
Wind
Temperature
How does the prevailing wind direction in the UK affect the climate of the UK?
It brings cold, dry air from the north, making the UK very cold
It brings hot, dry air from the south-east, making the UK very warm all year round
It brings warm, moist air from the south-west, keeping the UK mild in winter and warm in summer
What is the name of the current of warm water that moves north-east towards the UK and north-west Europe?
North Atlantic Drift
Mid Atlantic Ridge
Longshore drift
On average, which part of the UK has the hottest temperatures in April?
The north-west
The south-east
The south-west
What region of the UK is the wettest?
North-west Scotland
South Wales
North-east England
On average, how much colder is the north-west of Scotland compared to the south-east of England in April?
27 °C
17 °C
7 °C
What is an air mass?
A body of air which originates from a certain region of the world
The weight of air
The amount of oxygen within the air
What kinds of air conditions are associated with polar maritime air?
Warm, dry air
Cold, dry air
Cold, wet air
Which factor affects the microclimate of a place?
The size or area of a country
The aspect (the direction in which a slope or other feature faces)
The world’s circulation system