RainStarter-1. Where is

there more rainfall in the UK?

2. Why might this be the case?

WALT- to explore how it rains in the UK.

WILF-Level 3-Identify types of rainfall.Level 4-Describe a type of rainfall.Level 5-Explain the reasons for the main pattern of the UK rainfall.

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Main rain type in the UKThe prevailing wind comes from the SW. This wind blows over the Atlantic bringing moisture-laden air.

Most of the mountain ranges in the UK occur in the West. The West is therefore more likely to experience relief rainfall.

The prevailing wind is the most common direction of wind.

WALT- to explore how it rains in the UK.

WILF-Level 3-Identify types of rainfall.Level 4-Describe a type of rainfall.Level 5-Explain the reasons for the main pattern of the UK rainfall.

TasksComplete the two worksheets on relief rainfall. Make sure you, 1. Complete the diagrams.2. Fill in the gaps.

WALT- to explore how it rains in the UK.

WILF-Level 3-Identify types of rainfall.Level 4-Describe a type of rainfall.Level 5-Explain the reasons for the main pattern of the UK rainfall.

Impact on the UKFrom what we have just found out,Complete tasks 1-3 in full sentences in your books.1. Identify the 5

wettest and 5 driest places in the UK.

2. Say which map matches the pattern.

3. Write out the two correct sentences.

WALT- to explore how it rains in the UK.

WILF-Level 3-Identify types of rainfall.Level 4-Describe a type of rainfall.Level 5-Explain the reasons for the main pattern of the UK rainfall.

Weather check

Complete the word search for different weather terms.Once you are done try the questions underneath.

WALT- to explore how it rains in the UK.

WILF-Level 3-Identify types of rainfall.Level 4-Describe a type of rainfall.Level 5-Explain the reasons for the main pattern of the UK rainfall.

Reflection

1. The main type of rain in the UK is called r….. Rainfall.

2. It is wetter on the W… side of the UK compared to the E…

WALT- to explore how it rains in the UK.

WILF-Level 3-Identify types of rainfall.Level 4-Describe a type of rainfall.Level 5-Explain the reasons for the main pattern of the UK rainfall.