weather hazards in the uk

Question 1

why the UK face such weather

Answer 1

UK is like a roundabout
several different types of weather, from different location
this is why we have such varied weather. rainy tomorrow, sunny the next

Question 2

droughts in the UK

Answer 2

water companies can tell the government to control the amount of water an household use.
e.g fines
houses can used a meter fit to save money, and repair leaking pipes
hosepipe ban with fines for offenders

Question 3

storms in Britain

Answer 3

smartphones can be warned about storms
weather warnings can be spent through all media s
airlines and rail companies can ban travel to reduce risks for customers
UK met office tries be accurate to make sure people are prepared

Question 4

floods

Answer 4

Thames barrier was built in 1982 to prevent future floods
new agreement with insurance companies and risky buildings may have higher insurance than other
environment agency constantly monitors ground moisture in rivers basins =. accurate prediction and gives accurate

Question 5

extreme colds

Answer 5

councils and the UK are legally in charge to grit 500 000 km worth of roads for snow
public health gives out warnings on the media to protect those travelling

Question 6

2003 heatwave

Answer 6

UK recorded highest ever temperature at 38.5 in Kent
2000 people died
railway tracks buckled
roads melts
long spells of dry weather, and droughts Africa and the south can bring this weather etc.

Question 7

2010 heavy snow

Answer 7

the UK was hit by heavy snow, castlederg, Ireland was at -18.7
grit, stay in doors
arctic air brought arctic conditions

Question 8

2015/6 floods

Answer 8

Cumbria
severe storms devastated areas,
December 2015 was the wettest month in UK history
storms from Atlantic brings heavy rain and strong winds

Question 9

floods

Answer 9

arctic air brings heavy snow and bitterly cold conditions storms from Atlantic brings heavy rain and strong winds