Extreme weather events in the UK have impacts on human activity

Question 1

what is the name of the case study for extreme weather events in the UK?

Answer 1

2009 Cumbria floods

Question 2

what caused the flood?

Answer 2

1. a ‘conveyor’ of warm, very moist sub tropical air was carried towards britain
2. warm air rises over cumbrian mountains, cools and condenses as heavy rain (relief rainfall)
3. the rain fell for 34 hours
4. heavy rain enters the river
   5.the river floods at the confluence in Cockermouth

Question 3

Social effects

Answer 3

-homes were flooded
-effected peoples daily routine

Question 4

economic effects

Answer 4

-businesses destroyed
-debris transported by the river destroyed six important bridges

Question 5

environmental effects

Answer 5

-damages to roads
-river tore trees loose

Question 6

management strategies

Answer 6

-raise flood embankments
-improved flood warning
-£5000 grant given to every flooded household