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Fig 3: A cold front in diagrammatic form
Secondary Geography
Weather Systems
Information about depressions and anticyclones
rainfall
Secondary Geography
Synoptic Weather Charts – Questions
Synoptic weather charts The figure below shows the synoptic pressure chart at midnight on Wednesday, 17 May. 1. Name the pressure feature running from
isotherms
Secondary Geography
Interpreting Isotherms
Isotherms The figure below is a map of isotherms, showing the average mean temperatures for January over the UK, based on average values for
Secondary Geography
UK Climate
This unit explains what is meant by the term ‘climate’ and outlines the factors that govern the climate of the British Isles.
Secondary Geography
Thunderstorms
Most thunderstorms are associated with towering clouds known as cumulonimbus.
Secondary Geography
Shipping Forecast
Guide to shipping forecasts This is a brief guide to the main terms used in the shipping forecasts that are broadcast on BBC Radio 4,
monsoon
Secondary Geography
Monsoons
The word monsoon is derived from the Arabic word ‘mausim’, meaning season. It was first used by Arabic navigators to describe the seasonal winds
Secondary Geography
3. Weather and Climate
In this lesson we look at the difference between weather and climate and introduce climate graphs.
Secondary Geography
Atmosphere
An atmosphere is defined as the gaseous envelope that surrounds a celestial body. Therefore, the Earth, like other planets in the solar system, has
winds
Secondary Geography
Air Masses – Further Information
Tropical continentalPolar continentalTropical maritimePolar maritimeReturning polar maritimeArcticAir masses characteristics Introduction The idea that northerly winds (i.e. winds from the north) are cold, and southerly
Air Masses
Secondary Geography
Air Masses – Questions
The figure below shows the pressure system over the UK and western Europe on 9 May. 1. What is the name given to the
Secondary Geography
Air Masses and Fronts
Air masses are parcels of air that bring distinctive weather features to the country. An air mass is a body or ‘mass’ of air
the earth
Secondary Geography
Haiyan Yolanda
Useful Information about Tropical Cyclone Haiyan/Yolanda
Secondary Geography
Weather Systems Video
In this series Pete Inness explains what weather systems are, why they happen and how we can understand weather systems.
anticyclones_depressions_fronts_5
Secondary Geography
Weather Systems Teachers’ Notes
By the end of the lesson, pupils will know and understand: The characteristics of depressions and fronts and the sequence of associated weather; the
fronts diagram
Secondary Geography
Weather Systems
Anticyclones, Depressions and Fronts By the end of the lesson, you will be able to: Understand the characteristics of depressions and fronts and the

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