Extreme Weather Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of infiltration?
A
Water entering the soil layer
2
Q
From what three factors in the risk from extreme weather set to rise?
A
Climate
Urbanisation
Effected land
3
Q
Weather will become more extreme due to what five things?
A
Increasing temps Increasing precipitation events More intense and frequent rainfall Intensification of Asian summer monsoon Regional variations in temp
4
Q
What is the definition of extreme weather?
A
Weather that is particularly destructive and unseasonal or random
5
Q
What three classifications can extreme weather have?
A
Immediate
Consequential
Long term
