2.2 Impacts of extreme weather in the UK

Question 1

Give instances or years of extreme weathers in the UK: Flooding(4)

Answer 1

2007 - killed several lives
2008 - affected south-west and north-east
2009 - affected Cockermouth
2013/14 - river Thames burst its banks

Question 2

Give instances or years of extreme weathers in the UK: Heatwaves(1)

Answer 2

2003 - Highest temp. of 38.5°C

Question 3

Give instances or years of extreme weathers in the UK: Heavy snow(1)

Answer 3

2009
2010
2018

Question 4

How can extreme weather impact Agriculture

Answer 4

Agriculture - Flooding could destroy plants by erosion. Plants could die due to extreme heat. Plants could die due to drought.