Weather affects everyone. What we do at work, in our spare time and when travelling can be controlled by what the weather is like. We will look at the different weather conditions that are commonly found in Britain and the good and bad effects they can cause.
| Weather type | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| High Pressure in Summer | Dry, calm and sunny weather benefits people who work in tourism (such as hotel owners), soft drink manufacturers, and farmers when they are harvesting crops | Can cause droughts and forest fires; crops may grow badly without rain |
| Low Pressure in Summer | Sufficient rainfall for grass and crops to grow; low risk of water shortage | Depressing for holiday makers; interrupts summer sports; strong winds may flatten crops |
| High Pressure in Winter | Cold and clear condition can be excellent for skiers and winter sports enthusiasts | Ice and winter fogs make driving hazardous; frozen football pitches; burst water pipes |
| Low Pressure in Winter | No shortage of water supplies; low risk of frost for farmers | Storms can cause damage to buildings; flooding risk to farmland; heavy rain and strong winds also make driving hazardous |
| Weather type | Advantages | Disadvantages |