Extreme weather UK Case studies

Where is Boscastle?

• north coast of Cornwall

• south coast of Cornwall

• North coast of Devon

• south coast of Devon

The Boscastle flood of 2004 is an example of an extreme weather event. What does this mean? (tick all that apply)

• weather that is extreme

• weather that is expected and prepared for

• extreme weather events includes unexpected, unusual, severe, or unseasonal weather

How much rain fell within 2 hours in Boscastle?

• 35mm

• 55mm

• 75mm

• 95mm

Which of the following factors made the flood in Boscastle worse?

• Already saturate soil

• Flat relief

• Confluence of 3 rivers

• Steep sides valley

• Permeable ground

What were the major effects of the Boscastle flood?

• About two billion litres of water rushed down into Boscastle.

• Both the river Valency and Jordan overflowed, and this caused fast torrent of water to flow through Boscastle

• High winds meant that trees were blown down and uprooted

Which of the following are correct facts for the Boscastle flood case study?

• 50 cars lost

• 10 people died

• • 80 houses, many walls and bridges damaged/destroyed

• • £4m insurance claims

• 2 schools closed

What is the hottest temperature recorded in the UK on 19th July 2022?

• 35C

• 37.8C

• 40.3C

• 42C

The Met office define a Heatwave as a period of at least _____ consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold (25-28C depending on county location)

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What were some of the impacts from July 2022 heatwaves?

• Network rail issued a ‘do not travel’ warning due to tracks buckling

• Sea levels decreased due to high rates of evaporation

• NHS saw a spike in 999 calls

• Several fire services declared major incidents after multiple fires broke out.

Which year did the Beast from the East hit the UK?

• Feb 2017

• Feb 2018

• Feb 2019

• Feb 2020