Extreme Weather in the UK
Students will investigate the increasing frequency and impacts of extreme weather events in the UK.
Key Questions
- Analyze the meteorological factors contributing to increased flooding events in the UK.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of current UK flood management strategies.
- Predict how future climate change scenarios might alter the pattern of extreme weather in the UK.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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