Climate Regions (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What is climate?
What is climate?
Average weather over long periods
How many major climate types have scientists identified worldwide?
How many major climate types have scientists identified worldwide?
Six
What type of climate does Ireland experience?
What type of climate does Ireland experience?
Cool temperate oceanic
At what latitude is Ireland positioned?
At what latitude is Ireland positioned?
55° north
What is Ireland's average summer temperature range?
What is Ireland's average summer temperature range?
15-17°C
What is Ireland's annual temperature range?
What is Ireland's annual temperature range?
11°C
What is the North Atlantic Drift?
What is the North Atlantic Drift?
A warm current from Gulf of Mexico
Which months are sunniest in Ireland?
Which months are sunniest in Ireland?
May and June
How much rainfall does Ireland's west coast receive annually?
How much rainfall does Ireland's west coast receive annually?
Up to 2,500mm
What causes the rain shadow effect in Ireland?
What causes the rain shadow effect in Ireland?
Relief rainfall on western mountains
What is Ireland's prevailing wind direction?
What is Ireland's prevailing wind direction?
South-westerly
What is Ireland's nickname relating to its climate?
What is Ireland's nickname relating to its climate?
The Emerald Isle
Which area of Ireland is the sunniest?
Which area of Ireland is the sunniest?
The south-east
How does the North Atlantic Drift affect Ireland's winter temperatures?
How does the North Atlantic Drift affect Ireland's winter temperatures?
Keeps them surprisingly mild