5.2.1

Climate of the British Isles

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The Climate of the British Isles

The climate refers to the average weather of the British Isles.

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Temperate climate

  • The British Isles have a mild temperate climate.
  • Temperate climates occur in the middle latitudes between the tropics and the polar regions of Earth.
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Seasons

  • The British Isles have four seasons:
    • Spring - March to May
    • Summer - June to August
    • Autumn - September to November
    • Winter - December to February
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Island climate

  • The British Isles are surrounded by the sea.
  • Water heats up and cools down slower than land.
  • This means the seawater warms the land in winter and cools the land in summer.
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Climate

  • The British Isles has cool, wet winters and warm, wet summers.
  • The weather is very changeable.

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3Geography of the World

4Development

5Weather & Climate

6The World of Work

7Natural Resources

8Rivers

9Coasts

10Glaciers

11Tectonics

12Climate Change

13Global Population & Inequality

14Urbanisation

15Ecosystems

16Life in an Emerging Country

17Analysis of Africa

18Analysis of India

19Analysis of the Middle East

20Analysis of Bangladesh

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