Weather hazards in the UK
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain that the UK is affected by weather hazards and that there is evidence that weather is becoming more extreme.
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.
Teacher tip
Students could find out more about recent named storms and the factors that are considered when naming storms from the Met Office website. The class could potentially submit a suggestion for a storm name that meets the requirements.
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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.
North Atlantic and northeast Pacific Ocean
South Pacific and Indian Ocean
Northwest Pacific Ocean
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.
immediate effects of a disaster
indirect and longer-term effects of a disaster
the actions taken to address the impacts of a disaster
Q6.Which of these statements are effects of, and which are responses to, Typhoon Rai?
630 000 people displaced
temporary shelters and emergency food, water and medical supplies
unemployment for people working in the tourist industry
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the key word to its correct definition.
day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere at a particular place
the average weather conditions of a place, typically over 30 years
when a weather event is significantly different from usual patterns
Q2.Which of these weather events are experienced in the UK?
Q3.The Met Office produces an annual State of the UK report.
Q4.Which of these statements are true?
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