KS3GEO3 · 1 Weather, climate and changing environments mind map
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Weather 1
Weather and climate: Short-term conditions differ from long-term patterns
Measuring weather: Instruments, units, siting and timing affect comparisons
Air pressure and movement: Pressure differences help drive wind
Weather 2
Cloud and rainfall: Moist air can cool, condense and produce rainfall
UK weather and microclimates: UK maritime influences and local surfaces affect conditions
Patterns 1
Climate controls: Latitude, height, ocean and winds interact
Reading climate graphs: Add rainfall; subtract temperature extremes for range
Monsoon climates: Seasonal winds influence varied South Asian rainfall
Patterns 2
Biomes and ecosystems: Broad vegetation regions contain interacting ecosystems
Natural systems and human needs: People depend on and modify vegetation, soil and water
