Weather hazards in the UK
I can understand that the UK is affected by weather hazards and that there is evidence that weather is becoming more extreme.
Weather hazards in the UK
I can understand that the UK is affected by weather hazards and that there is evidence that weather is becoming more extreme.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The weather in the UK can be hazardous.
- The UK is affected by a number of weather hazards, such as strong winds, torrential rain and snowfall.
- There is evidence that weather in the UK is becoming more extreme.
Keywords
Weather - the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere at a particular place, e.g. temperature, rainfall
Climate - the average weather conditions of a place over a long period of time, typically 30 years
Extreme weather - when a weather event is significantly different from an average or usual weather pattern. This may take place during one day or over a longer period of time
Common misconception
The UK has a moderate climate and doesn't experience weather hazards.
The UK experiences a range of different weather hazards which can have serious impacts.
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day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere at a particular place
the average weather conditions of a place, typically over 30 years
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