2. did the floods happen?
did they happen?
did they occur?
impacts did the floods have?
was involved?
3.
4.
5.
6. 1. A 'conveyor' of warm, very
moist sub-tropical air was carried
towards Britain from south of the
Azores.
2. Warm air rises over the Cumbrian
mountains, cools and condenses as heavy rain.
5. Significant flooding at confluences of
rivers in Cockermouth.
4. Heavy rain enters region’s
rivers.
3. Warm ‘Conveyor’ stuck over
Cumbria for 34 hours. Steady
downpour maintained.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/8376031.stm
10. Good Okay Need help
I am able to describe the
location of the floods
and the worst affected
areas.
I can use my knowledge
to explain the causes of
the floods.
I can describe the
impacts of the floods
upon people, the
economy and the
environment.
I can express clearly my
own personal response
about this natural
disaster.
Notes de l'éditeur
Water station records Britain’s heaviest rainfall since records began in 1914