Weather hazards in the UK
Edexcel GCSE Geography revision on Weather hazards in the UK. Aligned to the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B 1GB0 specification. This bank has 10 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 10)
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Question 1
Which weather hazard in the UK is primarily caused by prolonged periods of heavy rainfall leading to saturated ground?
- A) Drought
- B) Flooding
- C) Heatwaves
- D) Thunderstorms
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Answer: Flooding
In the UK, flooding is often the result of frontal rainfall systems that persist over an area, saturating the soil. Once the ground reaches its infiltration capacity, surface runoff increases significantly, causing rivers to burst their banks or surface water to collect in low-lying areas.
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Question 2
What is the name of the high-pressure weather system that often brings clear, hot, and dry conditions to the UK in summer?
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Answer: Anticyclone
Anticyclones are characterised by sinking air, which prevents the formation of clouds and precipitation. During summer, these systems can lead to heatwaves as the clear skies allow intense solar radiation to heat the ground surface without obstruction.
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Question 3
Which of these is a social impact of a severe UK winter storm?
- A) Increased insurance premiums
- B) Damage to electricity pylons
- C) School closures preventing education
- D) Loss of livestock due to freezing
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Answer: School closures preventing education
While damage to infrastructure is an economic or environmental impact, social impacts specifically affect human well-being and community functioning. School closures disrupt children's education and place pressure on parents who may need to arrange emergency childcare.
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