Impacts of Climate Change for the UK (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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Which UK region will experience the greatest temperature increase by 2050?
Which UK region will experience the greatest temperature increase by 2050?
Southeast England (approx. 2.5°C)
By how much is winter precipitation projected to increase across most of the UK?
By how much is winter precipitation projected to increase across most of the UK?
10-25%
What is the projected decrease in summer rainfall for southern England?
What is the projected decrease in summer rainfall for southern England?
30-40%
How much infrastructure is at risk from coastal flooding in the UK?
How much infrastructure is at risk from coastal flooding in the UK?
£120 billion
In the Tewkesbury 2007 floods, how many people were left without water and for how long?
In the Tewkesbury 2007 floods, how many people were left without water and for how long?
135,000 people for 17 days
What was the cost to local councils from the Tewkesbury 2007 floods?
What was the cost to local councils from the Tewkesbury 2007 floods?
£140 million
How many extra salmonella cases are projected by 2050 due to warmer temperatures?
How many extra salmonella cases are projected by 2050 due to warmer temperatures?
9,000
What two factors combine to create water shortages in the UK?
What two factors combine to create water shortages in the UK?
Increased evaporation & reduced summer rain
Which new crops will UK farmers be able to grow as temperatures rise?
Which new crops will UK farmers be able to grow as temperatures rise?
Olives and melons
Which groups are most vulnerable to extreme heat impacts?
Which groups are most vulnerable to extreme heat impacts?
Elderly & people with respiratory conditions