Weather and Climate

What is weather?

Follow the links below to view weather forecasts from RTE. While you are watching each forecast jot down all the weather words you hear. Are all the weather forecasts the same? Discuss with the person next to you.

http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/10085569/
http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/10087330/
http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/10090370/

Let's have a look in the climate book!

Key Questions:

1. How many years approximately does it take a climate to change?

2. In countries with a Mediterranean climate, what keeps the land warm in winter?

3. Have you ever visited a country with a Mediterranean climate?

4. What kind of climate do you think Ireland has? Why?

5. What factors affect climate?

If you are finished early why not try this cool climate crossword! All you have to do is follow this link: 
Take me to the crossword!

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