3.2 The Dutch climate

3.2 The Dutch climate
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3.2 The Dutch climate

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Learning objectives:
After studying this section, you will be able to:
  • Explain the difference between the weather and climate
  • Use a climate graph to describe the Dutch climate

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Climate
The difference between weather & climate:
Weather = looking at the current situation at a specific moment.
Climate = the average weather condition of a certain place, generally measured over 30 years.

Climates are changing (chapter 4).

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Climate graph
A climate graph shows average temperature and precipitation throughout the year.

Talking point: When might you make use of a climate graph?

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Climate graph for Groningen
Climate graph for Maastricht

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The Dutch climate: North vs. South
There are small differences in the Dutch weather depending on where you are in the country:
  • Groningen is further away from the equator than Maastricht.
  • At the equator, incoming solar radiation is at its strongest.
  • This is mostly due to the curved shape of the Earth.

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Climate graph for The Hague.
Climate graph for Enschede.

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The Dutch climate: East vs. West
Maritime effect = Places close to the North Sea experience this effect: it is cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

Sea water warms up very slowly in the summer and loses its heat very slowly during the winter. 

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Frontal rainfall
Gulf stream = Sea current coming from the equator.

Southwestern winds are warm, coming from the equator and collide with cold air from the north.

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 Which season corresponds to which of the four drawings of the Earth?

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Homework 3HT
Thursday 23 January, 5th hour:
  • Study 3.1
  • Read 3.2 and do ex. 1 to 9

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Homework 3VT
Friday 24 January, 4th hour:
  • Study 3.1
  • Read 3.2 and do ex. 1 to 10

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