Case Study~ Heat Wave in Western Euope Flashcards
1
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Effects
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The heat wave claimed nearly 35,000 lives across Europe
The wheat harvest was down by 20% in France due to the heat wave
The total area of forest burnt reached nearly 650,000 hectares
2
Q
Responses
A
The minister for health and the surgeon general both lost their jobs
Many elderly care homes installed air conditioning and fans for cooling
3
Q
Causes
A
High pressure weather system bringing hot calm weather for a period of 6 weeks
Human pollution may be raising temperatures in Western Europe
Most families were on holiday in France leaving elderly relatives alone at home
