Track 19

Track 19

Emma: So, I think we’d better start planning what we’re going to do for our group project. Have you guys had anyideas?

Tom: I was thinking we should do something on extreme weather events, but I think Alex had some different ideas.

Alex: Yes, maybe we should look into more localised weather conditions and the effects on the immediate environment.

Emma: That’s a good idea. Alex. but I don’t think we’d be able to get much data on thagand we don’t really have time to do our own research. What about doing something about the seasons?

Alex: I think the seasons miqht be a bit too wide reachinq. you know, when we take into account the wind patterns and pressure systems.

Emma: Maybe you’re right.

Alex: Well, how about Tom’s idea of extreme weather conditions?

Emma: Yes, that sounds like a good idea. It’s easy to break down into separate parts and it certainly sounds more interesting!

Tom: I’d quite like to cover monsoons. I’ve been doing some reading on them and they’re quite interesting.

Emma: Well, that sounds good. We should maybe take two areas each — that would make it easier for us to focus.

Alex: Well, we’ve got lots to choose from: we could do blizzards, heat waves. droughts, cyclones. There are loads! Why don’t you do blizzards too, Tom?

Tom: I don’t fancy doinq them, but I wouldn’t mind doing something on floods. They’re linked to monsoons. I think, so it will be an easy transition. What do you fancy doing, Alex?

Alex: Well, I could always cover winds.

Emma: But that isn’t really extreme enough.

Alex: Hmm I could do hurricanes, they’re pretty excitinq. How about doing cyclones, Emma?

Emma: I’d rather do heat waves and drouqhts, I think. I know a bit about them. I don’t know anything about cyclones.

Alex: Cyclones are really interesting. I can cover them.

Tom: That sounds great. I was thinking about doing cyclones, but I’m happy for you to do them.