Case Study: The Impact of Climate on Irelands Agriculture (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What type of climate does Ireland experience?
What type of climate does Ireland experience?
Cool temperate oceanic
What is Ireland's average temperature range during winter months (January and February)?
What is Ireland's average temperature range during winter months (January and February)?
4°C to 7°C
What are Ireland's average summer temperatures during July and August?
What are Ireland's average summer temperatures during July and August?
14°C to 18°C
How much annual rainfall can western mountainous areas of Ireland receive?
How much annual rainfall can western mountainous areas of Ireland receive?
Up to 3,600mm
What is the typical annual rainfall range in eastern regions of Ireland?
What is the typical annual rainfall range in eastern regions of Ireland?
600-800mm
What causes the high rainfall in Ireland's western areas?
What causes the high rainfall in Ireland's western areas?
Relief rainfall from air rising over mountains
How many hours of sunshine does Ireland receive annually?
How many hours of sunshine does Ireland receive annually?
1,000-1,600 hours
What type of weather system affects Ireland during autumn and winter?
What type of weather system affects Ireland during autumn and winter?
Low-pressure systems
How many days per year can cattle graze outdoors in Ireland due to mild winters?
How many days per year can cattle graze outdoors in Ireland due to mild winters?
Up to 300 days
Which crops particularly benefit from Ireland's cool summers?
Which crops particularly benefit from Ireland's cool summers?
Potatoes and barley
How many people did agriculture employ in Ireland in 2023?
How many people did agriculture employ in Ireland in 2023?
112,000 people
What was the value of Irish agricultural food exports in 2022?
What was the value of Irish agricultural food exports in 2022?
€18.8 billion
What percentage of Ireland's beef production is exported?
What percentage of Ireland's beef production is exported?
90%