Quiz on the Beast from the East

What was the name of the extreme weather event in the UK during Feb-March 2018?

• Storm Emma

• Beast from the East

• Hurricane Ophelia

• Cyclone Debbie

What caused the cold air to be drawn into the UK during the Beast from the East?

• Southern polar jet stream

• Northern polar jet stream

• Equatorial jet stream

• Western polar jet stream

How many deaths occurred in London due to the Beast from the East?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

What was the temperature low recorded during the Beast from the East?

• -5°C

• -8°C

• -12°C

• -15°C

Which organization issued a red weather warning during the Beast from the East?

• NHS

• Met Office

• Public Health England

• British Airways

What was the maximum snow drift height recorded in Dartmoor, Exmoor, and SE Wales?

• 3m

• 5m

• 7m

• 9m

How many collisions occurred on Britain’s roads in 3 days during the Beast from the East?

• 5,000

• 6,500

• 8,260

• 10,000

What was the estimated insurance cost due to the Beast from the East?

• £5m

• £10m

• £15m

• £20m

Which airports had many short-haul flights cancelled during the Beast from the East?

• Gatwick and Stansted

• Heathrow and London City

• Manchester and Birmingham

• Luton and Edinburgh

What did the councils have to send out to clear the roads during the Beast from the East?

• Fire trucks

• Ambulances

• Gritters and snow ploughs

• Police cars