What you'll learn
How weather is measured and how climate shapes ecosystems.
Weather and climate
- Weather is short-term; climate is the long-term average.
- Rainfall types: relief, convectional and frontal.
- Instruments: rain gauge, barometer, anemometer, thermometer.
Ecosystems
- Global ecosystems (biomes) linked to climate; the tropical rainforest as a key example.
Exam tips
- Read climate graphs using data (temperature range, rainfall pattern).
- Learn the three rainfall types and how each forms.
Common mistakes
- Confusing weather with climate.
- Describing a climate graph without figures.