Weather, Climate, and Life · Environmental Interaction

The Atmosphere and Weather Systems

Examining the composition of the atmosphere and the factors that influence daily weather.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the heating of the Earth's surface drive global wind patterns?
  2. 2Why does Ireland experience such variable weather conditions?
  3. 3How do meteorologists use data to predict future weather events?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Junior Cycle - Exploring the Physical WorldNCCA: Junior Cycle - Atmosphere and Weather
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Exploring Our World: Junior Cycle Geography Year 1
Unit: Weather, Climate, and Life
Period: Environmental Interaction

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