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Extreme weather in the UK
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Why is the drawing of the UK not meant to be perfect?
It's for rough placement of
weather masses
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What air mass comes from the north?
Polar
air mass
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What type of weather does the subtropical air mass bring?
Warm
and
dry
weather
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From which direction does the maritime air mass come?
From the
southwest
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What is the continental air mass known for?
Being
dry
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How does the jet stream affect weather in the UK?
It controls the movement of
air masses
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Where in the UK were high temperatures recorded?
In
Kent
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How much snow can Scotland experience?
10 to 20
centimeters
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Why is the drawing of the UK not meant to be beautiful?
It serves to place
weather
elements roughly
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What was the nickname given to the extreme weather event in 2018?
The Beast from the East
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Which countries are included in the rough outline of the UK?
Scotland
,
England
,
Wales
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What impact did the Beast from the East have on transport?
Cut off
roads
and transport links
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What is meant by "weather roundabouts" in the UK?
It refers to the diverse weather patterns
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How does the position of the jet stream affect weather?
It
influences
warm
or
cold weather
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What are the characteristics of the polar air mass?
Cold
and dry
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What weather phenomenon can occur in Scotland due to the polar air mass?
Snow in
high grounds
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What are the four main air masses affecting the UK?
Polar air mass
(cold and dry)
Subtropical air mass
(warm and dry)
Maritime air mass (wet)
Continental air mass
(dry)
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From where does the subtropical air mass originate?
The
Mediterranean
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What type of weather does the subtropical air mass bring?
Warm and dry
weather
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What is the most common air mass in the UK?
Maritime
air mass
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What does the maritime air mass typically bring to the UK?
Lots
of
rain
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What is the continental air mass characterized by?
Dry
conditions
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How can the continental air mass vary?
It can be
dry
and cold or dry and
hot
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How does the jet stream affect weather in the UK?
It controls the movement of
air masses
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What extreme temperature has been recorded in the UK?
35 degrees Celsius
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What extreme weather event occurred in London due to high temperatures?
Wildfires
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Where in the UK were high temperatures recorded?
Kent
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What snowfall can Scotland experience during winter?
10 to 20 centimeters
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What extreme weather event affected Wales in 2018?
The Beast from the East
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How much snow did Wales receive during the Beast from the East?
51 centimeters
in
24 hours
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What were some impacts of the Beast from the East on transport?
Roads
and
transport links
were
cut off
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What happens to the jet stream when it is low?
It invites cold and wet
weather
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What are the impacts of extreme weather events in the UK?
Wildfires in
London
due to high temperatures
Snow accumulation causing
school closures
Transport disruptions from
heavy snowfall
NHS
services affected during extreme weather
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