Is the UK’s weather becoming more extreme? Quiz

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Is the UK’s weather becoming more extreme? Quiz

True or false? The frequency of extreme weather in the UK is increasing.

False

True

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Since the 1980s how much have UK temperatures increased by?

0.5°C

1.5°C

1°C

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True or false? There have been more temperature records broken recently than ever before.

False

True

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In which year did the UK experience its highest ever recorded temperature?

2018

2017

2019

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What is the highest temperature ever recorded in the UK?

39.7°C

37.7°C

38.7°C

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The highest ever recorded temperature in the UK was 38.7°C in Cambridge on 25th July 2019.

What is the highest two day record of rainfall in the UK?

405mm

505mm

305mm

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The highest ever two-day rainfall record occurred in Thirlmere, Cumbria between 4 to 5 December 2015.

Which principality of the UK holds the record for the lowest recorded temperature?

Scotland

Northern Ireland

England

Wales

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The lowest temperature recorded in the UK is -27.2°C in Scotland.

Which of the following is not a prediction for future UK weather?

Precipitation is expected to become even more seasonal.

The UK is likely to experience tropical storms.

Some rivers are expected to flood more frequently in winter.

Air temperature is expected to increase, causing more drought.

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True or false? Climate change cannot be responsible for for individual extreme weather events.

False

True

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Evidence suggests climate change is warming the planet. Which of the following is not likely to be a result of this?

The Atlantic Ocean will continue to warm.

The frequency of rain bearing storms over the UK will increase.

Rain-bearing depressions are more likely to be less likely due to warmer temperatures.

Rain-bearing depressions will gain more moisture and energy.

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Is the UK’s weather becoming more extreme?

Well done! You have a great understanding of this area of geography!

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