UK Extreme Events Flashcards
1
Q
When have 4 out of the 5 UKs wettest years occurred?
A
4 out of the 5 have occurred since the year 2000
2
Q
Have the temperatures in the UK on average increased or decreased in recent years?
A
Increased
3
Q
The highest daily temperature in the UK occurred when and what was the temperature?
A
August 2003, Kent, 38.5 degrees Celsius
4
Q
Have rainfall totals increased or decreased in the UK recently?
A
Increased
5
Q
A recent extreme flood event is?
A
Cockermouth, November 2009
6
Q
In which year did the UK get heavy snowfall?
A
December 2010
7
Q
In which year did the UK experience a heatwave?
A
August 2003
