Climate Change Impacts - UK

Question 1

Weather (En)

Answer 1

More frequent and severe droughts and floods

Question 2

Wildlife (En)

Answer 2

Extinction
Malaria-carrying mosquitoes may be able to inhabit the UK

Question 3

Climate (En)

Answer 3

South of England will receive less rainfall and may face desertification

Question 4

Sea level rise (En)

Answer 4

Loss of coastal areas
Increased flooding near coast and rivers (eg: London)

Question 5

Tourism (Ec)

Answer 5

London could be underwater (it’s the UK’s most popular tourist destination)
Warmer climate could turn the UK into the new Mediterranean and draw in more tourists

Question 6

Industry (Ec)

Answer 6

London: (Could be underwater)
Generates almost a quarter of the UK’s GDP
Real estate value is concentrated in London
Home to many TNC’s headquarters

Question 7

Agriculture (Ec)

Answer 7

Drought, flooding and lack of water for irrigation harm farming
Farmers may have to grow crops better adapted to high temperatures (bananas, avocados)
Growing seasons could get longer

Question 8

Fishing (Ec)

Answer 8

Migration patterns of fish could change

Question 9

Health (S)

Answer 9

Heat related illness could be more common (eg: heat stroke)
Malaria could be introduced
Flu season will shorten and become less severe

Question 10

Water Shortages (S)

Answer 10

Higher temperatures, lower rainfall and drought could lead to drought and a water deficit

Question 11

Floods (S)

Answer 11

Rising sea levels could cause more floods or places to be lost underwater, causing forced migration