Extreme weather in the UK

• What country is the focus of the weather discussion?

  The UK
• What is the purpose of drawing the outline of the UK?

  To place weather masses accurately
• Which regions of the UK are mentioned in the discussion?

  Scotland, England, Wales
• What is the term used for the diverse weather in the UK?

  Weather roundabouts
• From which direction does the polar air mass come?

  From the north
• What are the characteristics of the polar air mass?

  Cold and dry
• What type of weather does the sub-tropical air mass bring?

  Warm dry weather
• Where does the sub-tropical air mass originate?

  From the Mediterranean
• What is the most common air mass in the UK?

  Maritime air mass
• What does the maritime air mass bring to the UK?

  Lots of rain
• From which direction does the continental air mass come?

  From the east
• What can the continental air mass be like?

  Dry and cold or dry and hot
• What is the jet stream compared to in the discussion?

  A river of air
• How does the position of the jet stream affect weather?

  It controls air masses' movement
• What extreme temperature has been recorded in the UK?

  35 degrees Celsius
• What extreme weather event occurred in London due to high temperatures?

  Wildfires
• Where in the UK are high temperatures primarily recorded?

  South East region
• How much snow can Scotland experience?

  10 to 20 centimeters
• What problems can heavy snowfall cause in Scotland?

  School closures and stranded vehicles
• What significant snowfall event occurred in Wales in 2018?

  51 centimeters in 24 hours
• What nickname was given to the extreme weather event in 2018?

  The Beast from the East
• What impact did the Beast from the East have on transport?

  Cut off roads and transport links
• When did the Beast from the East occur?

  February 2018
• What happens to the jet stream when it is high?

  Brings warm weather from the tropics
• What happens to the jet stream when it is low?

  Invites cold and wet weather
• What are the four main air masses affecting the UK?

  • Polar air mass
  • Sub-tropical air mass
  • Maritime air mass
  • Continental air mass
• What are the impacts of extreme weather events in the UK?

  • Wildfires in London
  • School closures in Scotland
  • Transport disruptions from heavy snow
  • High temperatures causing drought
• What is the focus of the infographic discussed?

  Extreme weather events in the UK
• Why is the drawing of the UK not meant to be beautiful?

  It serves to place weather masses roughly
• Which countries are included in the rough outline of the UK?

  Scotland, England, Wales
• What is the purpose of the weather roundabouts mentioned?

  To illustrate diverse weather in the UK
• What air mass comes from the north?

  Polar air mass
• What characteristics define the polar air mass?

  Cold and dry
• What weather phenomenon can occur in Scotland due to the polar air mass?

  Snow in high grounds
• From where does the subtropical air mass originate?

  The Mediterranean
• What type of weather does the subtropical air mass bring?

  Warm and dry weather
• What is the most common air mass in the UK?

  Maritime air mass
• How does the maritime air mass affect UK weather?

  It brings a lot of rain
• What is the continental air mass known for?

  Being dry
• How can the continental air mass vary?

  It can be dry and cold or hot