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GLOBAL TEMPERATURES


UK TEMPERATURES

Facts:
  • 1998 was the single warmest year on record
  • 4 of the 5 hottest years in the 330 year record were 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004
  • 1990 was the warmest decade since the beginning of records
  • Temperatures have risen by 0.6oC in last 100years, with 0.4oC rise since 1970s

RECENT CLIMATE CHANGE IN WALES
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From the graph

Which was the warmest year?

Which was the warmest decade [10 years]?

Is the trend for warmer or colder temperatures?

Does the temperature vary each year?

The following statements are taken from diaries. Which year do you think they were written?

  • I went ice skating on the river
  • I was in the sea for ages-it was so warm

Taken from Review of possible Climate change indicators for Wales, Oct 2001, NERC, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, written for National Assembly Wales, contract no 232/2000
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