Evidence Of Uk Weather Becoming More Extreme Flashcards

1
Q

When have 4 out of the 5 UK’s wettest years occurred?

A

4 out of the 5 occurred since the year 2000

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2
Q

Have temperatures in the UK on average increased or decreased?

A

Increased

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3
Q

The highest daily temperature occurred when and what was the temperature?

A

August 2003
Kent
38.5 degrees Celsius

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4
Q

Have the rainfall totals increase or decreased in the UK recently?

A

Increased

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5
Q

When and where did the highest 2 say rain total occur?

A

Cumbria

December 2015

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6
Q

A recent extreme flood event is?

A

Cockermouth

November 2009

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7
Q

In which year did we get heavy snowfall?

A

December 2010

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8
Q

In which year did we experience a heatwave?

A

August 2003

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