Medieval Warming Period (MWP)

Key term for Edexcel GCSE Geography B, used in Natural Climate Change.

Definition

A period between 950 and 1250 CE of higher global temperatures, linked to high sunspot activity.

Exam Context

Medieval Warming Period (MWP) appears in Edexcel GCSE Geography B revision content for Hazardous Earth, especially Natural Climate Change and Natural climate change.

Hazardous Earth Natural Climate Change Natural climate change

Found in Revision Notes

Hazardous Earth

Causes and Mechanisms of Natural Climate Change

Natural Climate Change • Natural climate change

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Related Key Terms

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