Weather hazards in the UK
I can explain that the UK is affected by weather hazards and that there is evidence that weather is becoming more extreme.
- Year 10
- AQA
Weather hazards in the UK
I can explain that the UK is affected by weather hazards and that there is evidence that weather is becoming more extreme.
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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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What conditions are associated with low atmospheric pressure?
Q2.Hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons are all tropical storms, but where are they found? Match them to their correct location.
Q3.What conditions are needed for tropical storms to develop?
Q4.When did Typhoon Rai make landfall in the Philippines?
Q5.Match the key term with the correct definition.
Q6.Which of these statements are effects of, and which are responses to, Typhoon Rai?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the key word to its correct definition.
