Weather Flashcards
1
Q
Why is extreme weather increasing in the uk
A
It’s due to climate change
2
Q
Types of weather hazards in the uk
A
droughts, depressions and storms, flooding, extreme cold, and heat waves.
3
Q
how are countries reducing the effects of tropical storms
A
Building infrastructure such as levees and sea walls along the coast can protect the coastline from floods that could be caused by tropical storms.
4
Q
What is the distribution of tropical storms
A
tropical regions between 5° and 30° north and south of the equator where the water is warmest.
