Extreme Weather Hazards In The Uk

Question 1

Cause of the beast from the east

Answer 1

A change in the northern polar jet stream drawing in cold air to the uk.
This was caused by stratospheric warming in the arctic.

Question 2

Social effects of the beast from the east (7)

Answer 2

Roads blocked.
Road accidents.
People unable to leave homes.
People trapped in vehicles.
Water pipes burst.
Cows had to be milked but the collection vehicles couldn’t come so they had to pour it away.
4 deaths.

Question 3

Economic effects of the beast from the east (6)

Answer 3

Jobs/schools affected.
Couldn’t feed animals.
Deliveries stopped.
Trains stopped.
Planes grounded.
Animal feed was in short supply and was difficult to deliver to farms.

Question 4

Environmental effects of the beast from the east (4)

Answer 4

-3 degrees temperature.
Widespread snow.
40cm of snow.
Newborn lambs died of hypothermia or suffocation.

Question 5

Management of the beast from the east (4)

Answer 5

Stranded drivers were given foil blankets.
Giving out warnings.
Giving out flood warnings.
The military rescues vehicles.