Uk Drought

Question 1

Causes of Uk heatwave

Answer 1

Jet stream taking a more northerly track creating a high pressure system called an anticyclone
Blocked any low pressure moving over the country
Fossil fuels have been linked with 30 times more chance of heatwaves than 1750

Question 2

Positive impacts of Uk heatwave

Answer 2

Exposed hidden archaeological sites
Boost in sales for UK holidays for brits
Boosted food and drink production such as soft fruits and wine

Question 3

Negative impacts of Uk heatwave

Answer 3

Record number of A&E admissions
700 more deaths than average at that time of the year
Series of large fires on Lancashire moors
Meat prices increased due to the shortage of livestock feed

Question 4

Responses to Uk heatwave

Answer 4

Hosepipe bans - 17% drop in reservoir levels
100 soldiers had to help tackle blaze on Saddleworth Moor
In London, ozone pollution alerts
Farmers allowed to extract more water to stop crop failure
Heatwave plan outlining actions for different organisations eg the NHS