Suggest how extreme weather in the UK can have economic and social impacts. Use Figure 4 and your own understanding.
[6 marks]
(6 Points)
Figure 4
RED
WARNING
SNOW
Snow warnings
Yellow:
• Some impacts
• Disrupted travel
Amber:
• Severe impacts
• Road and rail closures
• Potential risk to life and
buildings
Red:
• Dangerous weather
• Risk to life
Major disruption to travel
and power supplies
NEO
Beast from the East' causes chaos across Britain. The
killer freeze costs the UK £1 billion per day as transport
routes are disrupted by snow and ice. Businesses and
schools are forced to close.