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How does the temperature change as you climb a mountain?

How does the temperature change as you climb a mountain?
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  • How does the temperature change as you climb a mountain?
  • Duration: 04:39
  • The presenter climbs Snowdon in North Wales. He emphasises the importance of respecting the environment and explains how temperature changes as you climb. He records height and temperature at regular intervals with an altimeter. Weather can change suddenly so it is important to take the right survival equipment. Nothing about a mountain is static. Even views change over time as forces act on mountains to shape and form them.
  • Subject:

    Geography

       Topic:

    Mountains

  • Keywords: Snowdon, Wales, summit, environment, survival, temperature, altimeter, ridge, weather, protective clothing
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  • Use this clip to study mountain environments and weather changes in mountain areas. Could also be used to develop students' respect for the environment, and to learn about personal safety and survival in mountain environments. Could be used in mathematics, to illustrate how temperatures are read. It could also be used to stimulate creative writing or poetry.
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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