UK weather hazards

Question 1

Rain

Answer 1

• too much rain in a short time can cause flooding
• flooding can cause deaths, damages to properties
• businesses need to close, repair, which cost a lot of money

Question 2

Wind

Answer 2

• strong winds can damage properties
• debris can injure or kill people
• forests can be damaged

Question 3

Snow and Ice

Answer 3

• can cause injuries or deaths due to slipping or due to cold
• schools and businesses forced to shut, due to blocked roads
• cold weather can damage crops and plants

Question 4

Thunderstorms

Answer 4

-lightening can cause deaths, fires and damages to property or the environment

Question 5

Hailstorms

Answer 5

-make driving very dangerous, can damage property and destroy crops

Question 6

Heat waves

Answer 6

• long periods of hot weather, causes breathing difficulties as pollution builds up in the air
• roads can melt
• but country can benefit from tourism, due to hot weather

Question 7

Drought

Answer 7

-water supplies can run low, causing crop failures