UK extreme weather Flashcards
1
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evidence UK weather is becoming more extreme
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- top 10 hottest years have occurred since 2002
- all UK hottest years have occurred in last 20 years
- 40.3 degrees in July 2022
- warm spells are lasting longer
- at least 6 consecutive dats of 34 degrees -> never happened before
2
Q
evidence UK weather isn’t becoming more extreme
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- fewer air + ground frosts
- none of the coldest years have been this century
- no evidence of stronger winds in UK
- fewer cold days
3
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examples of different weather hazards that impact the UK
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- strong winds
- heavy rainfall
- snow and ice
- drought
- thunderstorms
- heat waves
4
Q
impacts of strong winds
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- strong winds (gales) can damage properties and disrupt transport
- uprooted trees and debris can injure or kill people
5
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impacts of heavy rainfall
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- too much rain can cause flooding, which can damage homes, disrupt transport networks and drown people
- recovering from flooding can cost millions of pounds
6
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impacts of snow and ice
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- can cause injuries due to slipping and deaths due to the cold
- schools and businesses can be forced to shut, and disruption to travel can have economic impacts
7
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impacts of droughts
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- water supplies can run low, causing economic impacts such as crop failures
- rules to conserve water (like banning hosepipes) have to be introduced
8
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impacts of thunderstorms
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- heavy rain, strong winds and lightning can all occur during thunderstorms
- lightning can cause fires, which can damage properties and the environment, and can occasionally kill people
9
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impacts of heat waves
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- during long periods of hot weather, pollution builds up in the air. this can cause heat exhaustion or breathing difficulties, which can kill people
-disruption to transport from tails buckling or roads melting can cause economic impacts - but the tourism industry may benefit from the better weather
