Year 10 - Geography
Weather hazards in the UK
Weather hazards
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Unit Summary
This unit teaches pupils about weather hazards at the global and national (UK) scales. Pupils learn about global atmospheric circulation before focusing on the formation, impacts and responses to tropical storms. Pupils also learn about extreme weather events in the UK.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain that the UK is affected by weather hazards and that there is evidence that weather is becoming more extreme.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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 Mistakes To Avoid
- The UK has a moderate climate and doesn't experience weather hazards.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key 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.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'weather'
the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere at a particular place, e.g. temperature, rainfall.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: The UK has a moderate climate and doesn't experience weather hazards. Correction: The UK experiences a range of different weather hazards which can have serious impacts.
More Lessons In This Unit
- An example of a recent extreme weather event in the UK Study Guide
- Example of a tropical storm Study Guide
- Global atmospheric circulation model, pressure belts and surface winds Study Guide
- Reducing risks from effects of tropical storms Study Guide
- Tropical storms – distribution, formation and development Study Guide
- Tropical storms – hazards and effects Study Guide
- Tropical storms – responses Study Guide
- Using GIS to map the track of a tropical storm Study Guide
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