Metlink - GMS worksheet
Study the infra-red movie which shows weather systems over Asia & Australia on 2 Feb, 2000 from 00.00 to 09.00 GMT
NB Dark = warmer, Light = colder
1. The first image is 00.00 GMT. What is the approximate
local time/day at the Metlink schools
Trinity or
Southmoor in
Victoria, Australia?
(clue 15 deg longitude = 1 hour).
2. What season is it in Australia?
3. Describe the temperature of the Australian landmass compared to the surrounding oceans during the period covered by the satellite sequence. Suggest reasons for this difference.
4. What type of clouds are found to the north of Australia? Explain why such clouds often form in tropical regions.
5. What weather systems are found to the south of Australia? Suggest why such systems occur at this latitude.
6. What would you expect a) cloud cover and b) temperature to be in the Australian Metlink schools today?
Check the Metlink database readings to see if you are correct.