2022: a remarkable year for climate, says Met Office climate expert

The video discusses the UK's climate, highlighting that the previous year was the warmest on record since 1884. It provides historical context by noting the absence of modern technology in 1884 but emphasizes the presence of weather stations that have recorded climate data over the years. The video also covers the unprecedented 40-degree heatwave in July, which broke previous records by significant margins.

What significant climate milestone did the UK achieve last year?

• Driest year on record

• Warmest year on record

• Wettest year on record

• Coldest year on record

Which of the following technologies was NOT available in 1884?

• Radio

• Television

• Internet

• Weather stations

What has been the role of weather stations in the UK's climate history?

• Predicting future weather patterns

• Recording daily rainfall

• Providing a long-term climate record

• Measuring air pollution levels

Which event in July was considered unprecedented in the UK's climate history?

• A prolonged drought

• A record snowfall

• A 40-degree heatwave

• A severe thunderstorm

How did the 40-degree heatwave in July compare to previous records?

• It broke records by large margins

• It was slightly warmer

• It matched previous records

• It was cooler than expected