Starter quiz
- A ______ is a map of Earth on a sphere
- atlas
- globe ✓
- digital map
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- A ______ studies Earth's physical environments and human habitat.
- geologist
- geographer ✓
- geography
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- The Equator is at ______ latitude
- 0 degrees ✓
- 10 degrees
- 100 degrees
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- What do we measure temperature in?
- Millimetres
- Centilitres
- Degrees ✓
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- Is the UK north, south, east or west of Jamaica?
- 'north' ✓
- Which ocean does the Caribbean sea join?
- Pacific ocean
- Indian ocean
- Atlantic ocean ✓
- Antarctic ocean
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Exit quiz
- Which of the following will *not* help us find out about Jamaica?
- Atlases
- Books
- Supermarkets ✓
- Photographs
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- Climate is an average of weather conditions in a place taken over a long period of time (usually ______ or more)
- 30 hours
- 30 days
- 30 months
- 30 years ✓
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- Order these places from nearest the Equator to furthest away
- 1⇔Kingston, Jamaica
- 2⇔London, UK
- 3⇔Belfast, UK
- It is hotter in places near to the Equator because…
- the sun’s rays are more concentrated ✓
- the sun’s rays are more spread out
- it is close to the sun
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- When is the dry season in Jamaica?
- March to September
- June to November
- December to May ✓
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- What is a type of storm that forms over warm seas and brings very strong winds and lots of rain
- Thunderstorm
- Hurricane ✓
- Tornado
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- A range of resources can be used to investigate the location, climate and features of Jamaica.
- Tropical weather and climate have an impact on the environment and daily life.
- Hurricanes are a type of storm with very strong winds and heavy rain; they can cause a lot of damage.
Common misconception
It is hotter at the Equator because it is close to the Sun.
The Equator is hotter because the Sun's rays are more concentrated.
Keywords
Globe - A globe is a map of Earth on a sphere.
Geographer - A geographer studies Earth's physical environments and human habitats.
Equator - The Equator is an imaginary line encircling Earth at 0° latitude and is an equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole.
Temperature - Temperature is the degree of hotness or coldness of a place.
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