
Extreme weather UK Case studies
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10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is Boscastle?
north coast of Cornwall
south coast of Cornwall
North coast of Devon
south coast of Devon
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How much rain fell within 2 hours in Boscastle?
35mm
55mm
75mm
95mm
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the hottest temperature recorded in the UK on 19th July 2022?
35C
37.8C
40.3C
42C
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