Britain sees the hottest September day since 1911

Britain sees the hottest September day since 1911

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The video discusses record-breaking temperatures in the UK, highlighting the hottest September day since 1911. It addresses health warnings for vulnerable groups during the heatwave and the positive and negative impacts of the weather on nature, including plants and wildlife. The video also touches on climate change and its effects on seasonal patterns. Despite the heat, heavy rain marks the end of summer, with predictions for a vibrant autumn.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the highest temperature recorded at Gravesend during the summer?

35.6 degrees

34.4 degrees

36.1 degrees

33.2 degrees

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the plants at Kew Gardens reacting to the unusual weather?

They are not blooming at all.

They are blooming later than usual.

They are blooming at the usual time.

They are blooming earlier than usual.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the concerns mentioned about the impact of climate change on seasons?

Seasons are getting longer.

Seasons are becoming less distinct.

Seasons are getting shorter.

Seasons are becoming more distinct.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the unseasonable sunshine affect wildlife like slugs and snails?

They migrate to cooler areas.

They burrow deeper into the ground.

They become easier for predators to find.

They become more active on the surface.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential positive outcome of the weather changes mentioned in the transcript?

A longer summer season.

A more colorful autumn.

A milder winter.

A cooler spring.