Ó z4cz3u The power of nature Look at the natural events below. In pairs, take turns to explain the events and weather conditions. Use an online dictionary to help you. Vocabulary Natural events 1 a 2017 was the equal-fifth warmest year for UK coastal waters temperature in a series dating back to 1870 The most recent decade has had 14% higher growing days than 1961–1990 The UK years with the 10 lowest heating degree days* have all occurred since 1990 Annual mean temperature for the most recent decade (2008–2017) was 0.8 °C higher than the 1961–1990 average 1961–1990 (30 years): 8.3°C 1981–2010 (30 years): 8.8°C 2008–2017 (10 years): 9.1°C 2017: 9.6°C UK summers for the most recent (2008–2017) decade were 20% wetter than the 1961–1990 average The most recent decade (2008–2017) saw 8% more annual average UK rainfall than in 1961–1990 Widespread deep snow events have been relatively rare in recent decades – with the notable exceptions of 2009, 2010, 2013 and 2018 Mean sea level around the UK has risen by about 16 cm since the start of the twentieth century* There was 6% more sunshine hours on average in the most recent decade (2008–2017) compared to the 1961–1990 average Source: Met Office – State of the UK climate *When corrected for land movement *An index relating to temperature conditions suitable for plant growth *An index relating to the energy required for heating buildings to maintain a comfortable temperature Wetter summers Warmer seas Rising sea level Sunnier skies More rainfall Low on snow UK INDICATORS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY Increasing temperatures Heating degree days* More growing days* Have you experienced any of the natural events listed in 1a? Where were you then? What happened? Work in pairs. Look at the State of the UK Climate infographic in 1a and list what consequences you think each of the listed categories has. Example: If the number of growing days increases, the plants grow faster. Maybe this has a negative effect on the quality of the soil. What problems do you think climate change will cause in Austria? Which ones can you see already? Listen to part 1 of a podcast on extreme weather and climate change. Answer the questions. 1 What is Naomi’s job? 3 What does she say about the consequences 2 What is Naomi’s attitude of increased temperatures? towards climate change? 4 How do people suffer in the heat? Use these words: b c a Listening 2 39 dn7nx9 b experts visible consequences intensity impact humidity water supplies downpour 80 7Unit Your environment use expressions to soften opinions and disagreements express opinions and have a discussion write a letter to the editor Goals talk about weather and natural events make comparisons talk about environmental problems Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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