extreme weather Flashcards

1
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what is extreme weather

A

extreme weather are anomalies is seemingly normal weather. for example snow in july.

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what are the causes of flooding?

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areas of low pressure, high tides and storm surges, dredging tails in rivers (clogged with sediment)

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3
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social impacts of flooding:

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600 homes flooded, disrupted schooling, work and personal life

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4
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economic impacts

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£16 million costs

increased insurance

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what’s in an exam answer? eg- “Explain the social and economic impacts of a weather hazard in the uk?”

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2 paragraphs
named location (somerset)
explanation
connectives
link to question 
2 ec, 2 en
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