What factors affect the climate of the British Isles? The climatic conditions in the British Isles are largely related to
the influence of the Atlantic Ocean
. The Atlantic Ocean acts as heat reservoir, storing warm water through the winter. In the summer, due its thermal capacity it takes longer to warm up than the land around it and so has a cooling influence.
What are the 5 major factors that affect climate?
- Latitude. …
- Elevation. …
- Ocean Currents. …
- Topography. …
- Vegetation. …
- Prevailing winds.
What are factors affecting climate?
- Elevation or Altitude effect climate. Normally, climatic conditions become colder as altitude increases. …
- Prevailing global wind patterns. …
- Topography. …
- Effects of Geography. …
- Surface of the Earth. …
- Climate change over time.
What factor contributes to the warm wet climate in the British Isles?
The climatic conditions in the British Isles are largely related to
the influence of the Atlantic Ocean
. The Atlantic Ocean acts as heat reservoir, storing warm water through the winter. In the summer, due its thermal capacity it takes longer to warm up than the land around it and so has a cooling influence.
Why does it rain in the British Isles?
The most mountainous parts of the UK are in the west and,
when the moist westerly winds are forced to rise over the mountains
, rain is produced.
Climate Changes with Latitude.
Places located at high latitudes (far from the equator) receive less sunlight than places at low latitudes (close to the equator)
. The amount of sunlight and the amount of precipitation affects the types of plants and animals that can live in a place. The UK is located at 50 degree north.
The climate of any particular place is influenced by a host of interacting factors. These include
latitude, elevation, nearby water, ocean currents, topography, vegetation, and prevailing winds
.
Climate differs from one location to another because of differences in • latitude, the angular distance north or south from the equator • altitude, the height above sea level • continentality, the distance from the sea • exposure to regional circulations, including winds and ocean currents.
Warm prevailing winds and ocean currents
bring warm air to west coast, and the east gets cold currents from North Atlantic which pass over the North Sea. Places further inland have larger temperature range.
In the British Isles , we are affected by
5 air masses
, which originate from colder, northerly areas or warmer, southerly areas. The map and explanation above shows the direction of the air mass movement and the weather characteristics they bring with them.
Introduction: Climate is determined by the temperature and precipitation characteristics of a region over time. The temperature characteristics of a region are influenced by natural factors such as
latitude, elevation and the presence of ocean currents
.
The UK is experiencing widespread changes in the climate;
average land temperature has risen by around 1.2°C from pre-industrial levels, UK sea levels have risen by 16cm since 1900 and episodes of extreme heat are becoming more frequent
.
The variability of weather and climate in different regions of the British Isles is
due to the different air masses that meet over the Isles
. Each air mass brings with them different characteristics, as shown in the map below.
Climate Changes with Latitude.
Places located at high latitudes (far from the equator) receive less sunlight than places at low latitudes (close to the equator)
. The amount of sunlight and the amount of precipitation affects the types of plants and animals that can live in a place. The UK is located at 50 degree north.
