Unit 1A - Weather Hazards - Evidence in the UK of weather becoming more extreme Flashcards
1
Q
When have 4 out of 5 UK’s wettest years occurred?
A
Since 2000
2
Q
What has the UK seen an increase in over recent years (2 things) ?
A
Rainfall totals and average temperature
3
Q
Highest daily temperature, date and location?
A
August 2003, Kent, 38.5 ˚C
4
Q
When and where did highest 2 day rain total occur?
A
Cumbria, December 2015
5
Q
Recent extreme flood event date and place?
A
Cockermouth, November 2009
6
Q
Year UK got heavy snowfall?
A
December 2010
7
Q
Year UK experienced a heatwave?
A
August 2003
8
Q
Lowest daily temperature, date and location?
A
24th December 2010, County Tynrone, 18.7 ˚C
