UK 2003 Heatwave Flashcards
1
Q
Cause
A
Anticyclone
2
Q
Anticyclone
A
Area of high pressure
3
Q
Train speed limit
A
30-50 mph
4
Q
Effect on train tracks
A
Buckled
5
Q
Effect on M25
A
Tarmac melted
6
Q
Deaths
A
2,000
7
Q
Gov made a
A
Heatwave Plan
8
Q
Heatwave Plan aim
A
To prepare, alert and prevent people from preventable health impacts from heat
9
Q
Response - Trains
A
Speed limits when hot
10
Q
Response - Water Use
A
Hosepipe ban
Water Act of 2003
11
Q
Water Act of 2003 introduced
A
Rules surrounding management of regulation of water resources
12
Q
Response - Preventable health impacts
A
NHS and media spread health guidance
