Weather and Climate · Physical Systems

Extreme Weather Events

Analysing the causes and consequences of tropical storms, droughts, and heatwaves.

Key Questions

  1. 1What conditions are necessary for a tropical storm to develop and intensify?
  2. 2How do the social and economic impacts of a drought differ between a HIC and a LIC?
  3. 3Are extreme weather events becoming more frequent due to human activity?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Geography - Weather and ClimateKS3: Geography - Physical Processes
Year: Year 8
Subject: Geography
Unit: Weather and Climate
Period: Physical Systems

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