UK Climate Characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
What do fluctuations in temperature mean?
Provide examples
A
Very bad winters/ warm summers 1947/63 = severe winters 1976= drought 1987 = great storm 2004 = boscastle floods 2009 = cockermouth floods
2
Q
What kind of climate does the UK experience?
A
Temperate
3
Q
Why does the UK experience mild temperatures?
A
Cool Western Maritime Climate (CWMC)
4
Q
The U.K. experiences rain throughout the year. What is the average rainfall?
A
1000-1200mm annually
5
Q
Which wind directions dominate in the UK?
A
SW
N
6
Q
How big is the temperature range in the UK?
A
Small
Jan = 5 degrees
Aug = 20 degrees
