Is UK Weather Becoming More Extreme? Flashcards

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Give one piece of Met Office evidence that UK weather is becoming more extreme.

Since the 1980s more winter rain has fallen in heavy events, increasing the frequency and magnitude of river flooding.

True or false? A handful of recent extreme weather events proves that UK weather is becoming more extreme.

False. Weather is naturally very variable, so long-term trends are needed as evidence.

What is thought to be the underlying cause of more extreme weather events in the UK?

Global climate change (global warming).