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EOY Revision

EOY Revision. Form 4- Geography. The difference between the maximum and minimum temperatures recorded for a place during a period of one day is called daily mean temperature diurnal temperature range mean monthly temperature mean annual temperature.

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EOY Revision

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  1. EOY Revision Form 4- Geography

  2. The difference between the maximum and minimum temperatures recorded for a place during a period of one day is called • daily mean temperature • diurnal temperature range • mean monthly temperature • mean annual temperature

  3. A line on a weather map joining all places of equal temperatures is called • Isotherm • Isoyet • Isobar • isohel

  4. Which one of the following BEST explains why there is a narrow belt of heavy rain on each side of the cold front of a depression? • The cold air is forced to rise by the warm air undercutting it. • The warm air is forced to rise by the cold air undercutting air. • Cold air rises contains more water vapour than warm air. • Winds are strongest at the cold front.

  5. Isobars on a map which are close together indicate • an increase in wind speed • a decrease in wind speed • a change in wind direction • no change in pressure

  6. Where would you site an anemometer to obtain accurate readings? • In a Stevenson Screen. • In a well ventilated room. • High above the ground in an open place. • Near the ground in an open place.

  7. The amount of heat received at any part of the earth’s surface is determined mainly by its • Latitude • Longitude • relief features • cloud cover.

  8. The natural vegetation of the equatorial forest is tall because • it is hot and wet all the year round. • The trees have long roots- as much as 10 metres. • They shelter the young trees from the hot sun. • Felling is controlled by the government.

  9. 8. “ These clouds are over 9000 metres in height. Their black and white globular masses take a fantastic range of shapes. This is frequently seen in tropical afternoons. They are also referred to as thunder-clouds.” Which one of the following are the statements referring to? • Stratus • Cumulonimbus • Cirrus • Altostratus

  10. The mean annual rainfall of equatorial regions is about • 1 500 mm • 2 000 mm • 2 500 mm • 3 000 mm

  11. The word “monsoon” refers to • a marked seasonal rainfall. • A marked seasonal change of wind direction. • A particular summer wind direction. • A particular winter wind direction.

  12. 11. India experiences an inter-monsoonal period during the months from _______ to _____. • November, January. • March, May. • June, august. • September, November.

  13. Which one of the following is NOT a weather element? • Rainfall • cloud cover • Latitude • fog

  14. Warm frontal rain is experienced when • a mass of cold air moves into an area of warm air. • A mass of warm air moves into an area of cold air. • The land is heated until it is very hot. • The wind moves to the leeward side of the mountain.

  15. The tropical monsoon type of climate is best represented by • Japan. • China • India • Australia

  16. In the northern hemisphere, ________ receive a greater concentration of solar radiation and are usually warmer. • North-facing slope. • South-facing slope. • East-facing slope. • West-facing slope.

  17. Equatorial lowlands usually experience • a large diurnal range of temperature. • Heavy thunder rain in the afternoon. • Strong winds • Cold nights.

  18. What type of climate is said to have a ‘mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers with a moderate rainfall? • Tropical Monsoon Climate. • Central Continental Siberian Climate. • Warm Temperate Mediterranean Climate. • Cool Temperate Climate.

  19. 18. An equatorial forest may contain all of the following trees EXCEPT • Ebony • Iron wood • Meranti • Acacia

  20. The relative humidity of the air is measured by using readings from • wet and dry bulb thermometers. • A rain gauge. • Barometers. • Maximum and minimum thermometers.

  21. Rain falls because • Clouds bump into mountains and so burst. • Moist air rises and condenses. • Clouds become too cold to hold water. • Clouds bump into each other and so burst.

  22. Study the instruments and fill in the blanks. 1 • ___________ • ___________ • ___________ 4. ___________ 2 3 4 Name of Instrument: ___________________________

  23. 1. ___________________ 2.___________________ 3. ___________________ 4. ___________________ Name of Instrument: _________________________

  24. Y X Z W Name of Instrument: _________________________

  25. ANSWERS Form 4- Geography

  26. The difference between the maximum and minimum temperatures recorded for a place during a period of one day is called • daily mean temperature • diurnal temperature range • mean monthly temperature • mean annual temperature Answer : B

  27. A line on a weather map joining all places of equal temperatures is called • Isotherm • Isoyet • Isobar • isohel Answer : A

  28. Which one of the following BEST explains why there is a narrow belt of heavy rain on each side of the cold front of a depression? • The cold air is forced to rise by the warm air undercutting it. • The warm air is forced to rise by the cold air undercutting air. • Cold air rises contains more water vapour than warm air. • Winds are strongest at the cold front. Answer : B

  29. Isobars on a map which are close together indicate • an increase in wind speed • a decrease in wind speed • a change in wind direction • no change in pressure Answer : A

  30. Where would you site an anemometer to obtain accurate readings? • In a Stevenson Screen. • In a well ventilated room. • High above the ground in an open place. • Near the ground in an open place. Answer : C

  31. The amount of heat received at any part of the earth’s surface is determined mainly by its • Latitude • Longitude • relief features • cloud cover. Answer : A

  32. The natural vegetation of the equatorial forest is tall because • it is hot and wet all the year round. • The trees have long roots- as much as 10 metres. • They shelter the young trees from the hot sun. • Felling is controlled by the government. Answer : A

  33. 8. “ These clouds are over 9000 metres in height. Their black and white globular masses take a fantastic range of shapes. This is frequently seen in tropical afternoons. They are also referred to as thunder-clouds.” Which one of the following are the statements referring to? • Stratus • Cumulonimbus • Cirrus • Altostratus Answer : B

  34. The mean annual rainfall of equatorial regions is about • 1 500 mm • 2 000 mm • 2 500 mm • 3 000 mm Answer : C

  35. The word “monsoon” refers to • a marked seasonal rainfall. • A marked seasonal change of wind direction. • A particular summer wind direction. • A particular winter wind direction. Answer : B

  36. 11. India experiences an inter-monsoonal period during the months from _______ to _____. • November, January. • March, May. • June, august. • September, November. Answer : B

  37. Which one of the following is NOT a weather element? • Rainfall • cloud cover • Latitude • fog Answer : C

  38. Warm frontal rain is experienced when • a mass of cold air moves into an area of warm air. • A mass of warm air moves into an area of cold air. • The land is heated until it is very hot. • The wind moves to the leeward side of the mountain. Answer : B

  39. The tropical monsoon type of climate is best represented by • Japan. • China • India • Australia Answer : C

  40. In the northern hemisphere, ________ receive a greater concentration of solar radiation and are usually warmer. • North-facing slope. • South-facing slope. • East-facing slope. • West-facing slope. Answer : B

  41. Equatorial lowlands usually experience • a large diurnal range of temperature. • Heavy thunder rain in the afternoon. • Strong winds • Cold nights. Answer : B

  42. What type of climate is said to have a ‘mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers with a moderate rainfall? • Tropical Monsoon Climate. • Central Continental Siberian Climate. • Warm Temperate Mediterranean Climate. • Cool Temperate Climate. Answer : C

  43. 18. An equatorial forest may contain all of the following trees EXCEPT • Ebony • Iron wood • Meranti • Acacia Answer : D

  44. The relative humidity of the air is measured by using readings from • wet and dry bulb thermometers. • A rain gauge. • Barometers. • Maximum and minimum thermometers. Answer : A

  45. Rain falls because • Clouds bump into mountains and so burst. • Moist air rises and condenses. • Clouds become too cold to hold water. • Clouds bump into each other and so burst. Answer : C

  46. Study the instruments and fill in the blanks. 1 • OUTER CASING • FUNNEL • COPPER CYLINDER 4. GLASS BOTTLE 2 3 4 Name of Instrument: RAIN GAUGE

  47. 1. VACUUM 2.ALCOHOL 3. METAL INDEX 4. MERCURY Name of Instrument: SIX’S THERMOMETER

  48. Spoke Cup Vertical spindle Electrically operated dial Name of Instrument: An anemometer

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