Evidence of UK weather becoming more extreme Flashcards
1
Q
When have the 4 out of 5 UK’s wettest years occurred?
A
since the year 2000
2
Q
Have the temperatures in the UK on average increased or decreased in recent years?
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 rainfall totals increased or decreased in the UK recently?
A
Increased
5
Q
When and where did the 2 day rain total occur?
A
Cumbria December 2015
6
Q
A recent extreme flood event is?
A
Cockermouth Novemeber 2009
7
Q
In which year did we get some heave snowfall?
A
December 2010
8
Q
In which year did we experience a heatwave?
A
August 2003
