Climates: Classifying climate types and Ireland’s climate
In this chapter, you will learn:
what factors influence climate how to classify global climates what factors influence our climate in Ireland the causes and implications of climate change.
ICE-BREAKER ACT VITY
Look at the pictures of Spain and northern Canada. Can you think of any reasons why it is warmer in Spain than it is in northern Canada? Work in pairs and then share your answers with the class.
: Figure 14.1 Spain
: Figure 14.2 Northern Canada
Climate Learning Intentions
In this section, you will learn: zz the factors that influence climate globally and locally.
Latitude
Prevailing winds Air masses Aspect Altitude
We have already learned that weather refers to the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place. The climate is the common, average weather conditions across a large area of the Earth’s surface over a long period of time. It is calculated using the average weather records over 30 to 35 years.
