Weather (Cambridge International IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions

Study Fig. 4.1, which shows three traditional weather instruments.

(i)

Which diagram, A, B or C, shows a barometer?

(ii)

Using Fig. 4.1, state:

– the atmospheric pressure

– the maximum temperature

(iii)

Explain how the instrument labelled A in Fig. 4.1 is used to work out relative humidity.

Study Fig. 4.1, which shows information collected in June 2012 and June 2013 at a weather station in Maleny, Australia.

Fig. 4.1

(i)

Using evidence from Fig. 4.1, underline the weather element in the list below which showed the greatest difference between June 2012 and June 2013.

(ii)

Which weather instrument is used to measure:

(iii)

Describe how information about the amount of rainfall is collected at a weather station.

Some weather instruments are kept in a Stevenson screen.

Explain how the features of the Stevenson screen ensure that the information collected by these instruments is accurate.

Draw and label the traditional weather instrument which is used to measure wind direction.

Study Fig. 4.1, which is a photograph of a weather instrument.

Fig 4.1

(i)

Identify the weather instrument shown in Fig. 4.1.

(ii)

Explain how readings are taken from the weather instrument shown in Fig. 4.1.

(iii)

Describe and explain the ideal location of the weather instrument shown in Fig. 4.1.

(iv)

Explain why many weather stations now use digital instruments rather than traditional ones.

Study Fig. 3.1, which is a photograph of a Stevenson screen.

Fig 3.1

(i)

Which of the following weather instruments is kept in a Stevenson screen?

Circle one of the answers below.

(ii)

Some instruments kept in a Stevenson screen are digital. Give two advantages of using digital weather instruments rather than traditional ones.

(iii)

Describe three features of a Stevenson screen which ensure that the information collected is reliable.

(iv)

State two factors which should be considered when deciding on the site of a Stevenson screen.

For each factor explain why it is important.

Define the term climate.

Study Figure 3.3, which shows a climate graph for Ghosi, India

Fig.3.3. Climate graph for Ghosi, India

Complete the graph with the following data

• January temperature: 20°C
• January precipitation: 20 mm

Using the graph, describe the main features of the climate in Ghosi. Include statistics in your answer.

Study Fig. 3.2, which is a photograph of an instrument used in a weather station.

Fig 3.2

(i)

Name the instrument shown in Fig. 3.2 and explain how it is used to collect weather data.

Name of instrument ...........................

How it is used ................................

(ii)

Explain how a student could observe and record cloud types and amounts at his school over a period of one week.

Study Fig. 4.2, which shows the relative humidity at Carnarvon Airport, Western Australia, during August 2017.

(i)

Compare the pattern of relative humidity at 09:00 and at 15:00 during August 2017 at Carnarvon Airport. Use statistics in your answer.

(ii)

Explain how a traditional weather instrument can be used to obtain data on relative humidity such as that shown in Fig. 4.2.

Study Fig. 4.2, which shows a Stevenson Screen.

(i)

Explain how the following features of a Stevenson Screen make sure that the instruments inside give accurate readings:

– it is painted white

– it is on legs

– it is made from wood

(ii)

Describe and explain the ideal location of a Stevenson Screen.

Study Fig. 3.1, which shows information about the weather recorded in Manilla, Australia, in October 2018.

Fig. 3.1

(i)

What was the cloud cover at Manilla on 12 October?

.............................. oktas

(ii)

Identify from Fig. 3.1: the date which had most rainfall ................................ the date with the smallest range of temperature. ..................................

(iii)

Using Fig. 3.1 only, compare the weather at Manilla on 19 and 25 October. Do not use statistics in your answer.

(iv)

State two other characteristics of weather that can be measured at a weather station. For each characteristic, name the instrument used to measure it.

Weather characteristic 1 ................................... Instrument ........................................................ Weather characteristic 2 .................................. Instrument ........................................................

Study Fig. 3.2, which shows part of the instructions for siting a digital weather recording instrument.

Fig. 3.2

(i)

Using the diagrams in Fig. 3.2 only, give three pieces of advice about the location of the weather recording instrument.

1 ..............................................

2 ..............................................

3 ..............................................

(ii)

Explain the advantages of using digital weather recording instruments rather than traditional instruments.

Study Figure 3.4, which shows a Stevenson screen, used to house equipment that measures the weather.

Fig. 3.4 A Stevenson Screen

Explain why

•      The Stevenson screen is painted white
  

•      The sides are slatted