GCE O-Level · Geography (2279)

Weather and Climate: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Weather and Climate.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following correctly describes weather as defined in the geographical syllabus?

Question 2

1 mark

Condensation in the atmosphere is a critical process for cloud formation. According to the principles of relative humidity, under which specific condition does condensation typically occur?

Question 3

1 mark

Which of the following accurately describes the role of the Coriolis force in relation to regional winds such as the Northeast and Southwest monsoons?

Question 4

1 mark

How do the Northeast and Southwest monsoons differ from local land and sea breezes?

Question 5

1 mark

How does the maritime effect specifically influence the air temperature of coastal areas compared to inland areas?

Question 6

2 marks

At the local scale, which type of breeze typically develops during the day when the land heats up faster than the adjacent sea?

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Question 7

3 marks

Which regional-scale winds occur across parts of Asia and are strongly influenced by the Coriolis force?

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Question 8

5 marks

Using the concept of relative humidity, explain why the formation of clouds and precipitation is more likely to occur when warm, moist air is forced to rise to higher altitudes.

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Question 9

4 marks

(a) State the two main regional winds that occur at the regional scale and are influenced by the Coriolis force. (2 marks)
(b) Briefly explain at what scale land and sea breezes occur. (2 marks)

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Question 10

5 marks

(a) Describe how the unequal distribution of air temperature across the Earth's surface leads to an uneven distribution of pressure gradients. (2 marks)
(b) Explain how the strength of the pressure gradient and friction due to Earth's topography influence wind speed. (3 marks)

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