Weather

Question 1

What are the five main Air Masses that affect Uk weather?

Answer 1

• Tropical continental
• Tropical Maritime
• Polar Maritime
• Polar Continental
  -Artic Maritime

Question 2

What are the benefits of a prolonged period of an Artic Maritime? 4

Answer 2

• Ski and snowboard resorts rely on the snow for business
• Snow can be fun to be in for children
• Schools can close so this puts energy bills down for the school
• Winter Clothing shops have an increase in income

Question 3

What are the problems of a prolonged period of an Artic Maritime? 4

Answer 3

• it costs more for people to heat their homes
  -icy roads can cause blockages and accidents
• People rely on tumbeldriers to dry and air washing which uses loads of electricity.
• animal populations fall due to deaths of Hypothermia