4 marksStudy Fig. 1, which shows information about the weather recorded in Manilla, Australia, in October 2018.
Fig 1
(i)
What was the rainfall in Manilla on:
11 October …………………………. mm
18 October …………………………. mm
[2]
(ii)
Identify from Fig. 1:
the date with the highest maximum temperature …………………………..
the date with the lowest minimum temperature …………………………….
[2]
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4 marksStudy Fig 1, which shows information collected in June 2012 and June 2013 at a weather station in Maleny, Australia.
| 2012 | 2013 |
Rainfall (mm) | 267.2 | 164.6 |
Days with rainfall | 16 | 14 |
Evaporation (mm) | 40.4 | 58.1 |
Humidity (%) | 77 | 78 |
Minimum Temperature (°C) | 5.8 | 5.0 |
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 21.2 | 21.8 |
Wind direction | SSW | SSW |
Sunshine hours (per month) | 85 | 80 |
Fig 1 - Weather data
(i)
Calculate the diurnal temperature range in 2012 and 2013.
[2]
(ii)
Which weather instrument is used to measure:
- rainfall ……………………………
- temperature? ……………………
[2]
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2 marksStudy Fig. 1, which shows information about the weather at midday on 29 March and 31 March 2016 at Poole Harbour in the UK.
Fig 1 - Weather Data
(i)
Identify from Fig. 3.1 the weather characteristic measured by the following instruments.
Hygrometer …………………….
Wind vane ……………………….
[2]
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Fig. 3.1, shows a weather station in South Africa.
Fig 3.1
(i)
Name the box at A.
[1]
(ii)
What is measured by the instruments at B?
[1]
(iii)
What is measured by the instrument at C?
[1]
(iv)
Suggest the reason for the cable at D.
[1]
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Clouds are observed and described, but not measured by instruments. Fig. 3.2 shows clouds in Kazakhstan.
Fig 3.2
Describe the clouds shown at X and Y in Fig. 3.2.
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4 marksFig 1
Using Fig. 1 only, compare the weather at Manilla on 11 and 21 October. Do not use statistics in your answer.
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4 marksDescribe how information about sunshine hours is collected at a weather station.
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4 marksStudy Fig. 1, which shows information about the weather at midday on 29 March and 31 March 2016 at Poole Harbour in the UK.
Fig 1
Using Fig.1 only, compare the weather at Poole Harbour on 29 and 31 March.
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Figs. 4.1 and 4.2 are photographs and Fig. 4.3, a diagram, showing types of cloud.
Fig 4.1
Fig 4.2
Use Figs. 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 to complete the tables that follow.
Cloud in Fig. 4.1
shape of the cloud | ............................................................. ............................................................. |
colour of cloud | ............................................................. ............................................................. |
name of cloud type | ............................................................. |
shape of the cloud | ............................................................. ............................................................. ............................................................. ............................................................. |
main colour of cloud | ............................................................. |
name of cloud type | ............................................................. |
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Students in Northern Ireland were studying the topic of weather and how to measure and collect weather data. Their school had a variety of instruments to measure elements of weather, including traditional instruments and digital equipment linked to the school’s computer network.
(i)
Fig. 1.1 is a diagram of a traditional weather station. What are the pieces of equipment labelled A and B?
A .......................................................
B .......................................................
[2]
(ii)
Describe three features of equipment A and explain why each feature is important.
[6]
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