Evidence Of Uk Weather Becoming More Extreme Flashcards
1
Q
When have 4 out of the 5 UK’s wettest years occurred?
A
4 out of the 5 occurred since the year 2000
2
Q
Have temperatures in the UK on average increased or decreased?
A
Increased
3
Q
The highest daily temperature occurred when and what was the temperature?
A
August 2003
Kent
38.5 degrees Celsius
4
Q
Have the rainfall totals increase or decreased in the UK recently?
A
Increased
5
Q
When and where did the highest 2 say rain total occur?
A
Cumbria
December 2015
6
Q
A recent extreme flood event is?
A
Cockermouth
November 2009
7
Q
In which year did we get heavy snowfall?
A
December 2010
8
Q
In which year did we experience a heatwave?
A
August 2003
