evidence of uk weather becoming more extreme Flashcards
1
Q
when have 4 out of 5 UK’s wettest years occurred
A
since the year 2000
2
Q
have temperatures in the UK on average increased or decreased in recent years
A
increased
3
Q
the highest daily temperature occurred when and what as the temperature
A
August 2003 Kent 38.5*C
4
Q
have rainfall totals increased or decreased in the U.K. recently
A
increased
5
Q
when and where did the highest 2 day rain total occur
A
December 2015 Cumbria
6
Q
a recent extreme flood event is
A
November 2009 Cockermouth
7
Q
on which year did we get heavy snowfall
A
December 2010
8
Q
in which year did we experience a heatwave
A
August 2003
