Weather impacts Flashcards
How does the weather affect the farmers
The frost - damages crops only some farmers cover their crops but could still be damaged
Wind and rain - flatten the crops means they cant be harvested and would have to wait till next year
Droughts - dry out crops you would have to wait until next year lose a lot of money
How does the weather affect people at sea
Thunder and lightning - if on deck you could get hit by lightning or your boat
High winds and storms - people have to be careful as the ship might capsize
Fishermen - have to be careful as storms could be whipped out there boat into the sea
oil-rigs - operators need to understand the weather and make sure there are not any storms or evacuation needs
How does the weather help farmers
Rain and moisture is important for farmers but not to much just the right amount to help fuel and grow healthy crops
How does the weather help the people at sea
a little rain is good for fishermen as it’s beneficial for the surface food to be stirred
steady winds are great for boating and sailing
How does the weather affect organisers of sporting events
Need to know the weather as they might have to cancel because of frozen pitches or slippy pitches as it could be dangerous to play on
Playing in fog as an athlete (footballer) as it can be extremely dangerous as they can run into different players even for the refs and fans
If you are a outside athlete there could be a possibility of slipping and falling which could lead to the end of your career
How does the weather help the organisers of sporting events
The perfect weather for sports events is either a bit cloudy or sunny as this helps the competitions be more lively or good for racing
What weather emergencies affect the uk
Sun can be a big issue as the sun can get so strong it can damage crops and land
heatstroke
Wildfires can harm animals, land and homes.
Lungs can be damaged as well as your health
Storms destroy structures and land. Blow things away
cause high winds and rainfall
