Answer the following, in the back of your books�
Extension: How does atmospheric circulation like to this?
2. Explain why this is the case in detail.
3. What other factors can affect the distribution of biomes? Describe and explain one more.
Topic 7: People and the Biosphere
Climate Graphs
Learning Objectives |
To describe the key features of a climate graph |
To analyse climate data |
To interpret climate graphs of contrasting biomes |
Literacy Focus = use of connectives e.g. ‘because’, ‘therefore’ |
In a pair, sit back to back – 1) Create the diagram
Person 1
Describe in detail the diagram
Person 2
Draw an exact copy of the diagram using your partner’s description on your mini-whiteboard
Criteria:
Challenge
Explain how local factors may influence the characteristics of these climate graphs
1) Using the data below, create a climate graph for Manaus and London.
TIP: plan your axis, label all axis, make sure your plotting data on the correct axis!
Extension: Explain why the climates in these two locations are so different - link back to topic 1
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
mm | 264.0 | 262.0 | 298.0 | 282.0 | 204.0 | 103.0 | 67.0 | 46.0 | 63.0 | 111.0 | 161.0 | 220.0 |
°C | 26.0 | 26.0 | 25.0 | 26.0 | 26.0 | 26.0 | 27.0 | 27.0 | 28.0 | 28.0 | 27.0 | 27.0 |
Manaus, Brazil
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
mm | 49.0 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 41.0 | 47.0 | 48.0 | 59.0 | 60.0 | 52.0 | 65.0 | 59.0 | 51.0 |
° C | 4.0 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 9.0 | 12.0 | 15.0 | 17.0 | 17.0 | 14.0 | 10.0 | 7.0 | 5.0 |
London, UK
GRAPH ANALYSIS
Exam question: Describe the pattern of precipitation in Manaus throughout the year (4)
Command word
Data to use
Location
How the data has changed
Length of time to concentrate on
Marks awarded. 4 descriptive points needed to achieve full marks
EXAM QUESTION: �DESCRIBE THE PATTERN OF PRECIPITATION IN MANAUS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR (4)