Weather, Climate and associated Hazards – Sample Paper 1

(a) Study Figure 2 which shows a synoptic chart of Western Europe and the north-eastAtlantic.

Describe and suggest reasons for the differences in the weather experienced by stationsA and B. (7)

(b) Explain the characteristic features of the weather associated with a winter anticyclonein the British Isles. (8)

(c) Evaluate the concept of the urban heat island. (10)

Critically evaluate the possible effects of the phenomenon known as global warming andsuggest possible responses to them. (40)

Weather, Climate and associated Hazards- Sample Paper 2

-Study Figure 2, a diagram showing the impact of Hurricane Floyd 1999.

(a) Using Figure 2, comment on the responses to Hurricane Floyd in September1999. (7)

(b) Explain the causes of tropical revolving storms. (8)

(c) With reference to one tropical region that you have studied, describe andexplain the characteristic features of the climate of that region. (10)

“Urban areas have a significant impact on climatic characteristics.” Discussthis statement. (40)

Exam Board Approved Back of Textbook Sample Paper

(a) Study figure 2 which shows the global origins and occurrences of tropical storms.

Describe and account for the distribution of tropical storms and their travel paths. (7)

(b) Explain how urban temperatures can differ from the temperatures of surrounding rural areas, and why these differences occur.

(8)

(c) With reference to examples you have studied outline the hazards associated with high and low pressure systems.

(10)

Evaluate the extent to which knowledge of the origins and nature of air masses is necessary for an understanding of the way that weather patterns affect life in the UK.

(40)

Weather, Climate and associated Hazards- June 2010

Study Figure 2 which shows temperatures in Louisville, USA at 2200 hours on an August evening.

Describe and comment on the extent of the urban heat island shown. (7)

(b) Explain how urban structures and layout affect winds. (8)

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(c) With reference to examples, discuss how pollution reduction policies have attempted to lessen the incidence of particulate pollution and photochemical smog.

(10)

Discuss the impacts of storm events in the British Isles and evaluate the responses to them. (40)

Weather, Climate and associated Hazards – Jan 2011

Weather, Climate and associated Hazards - June 2011

Weather, Climate and associated Hazards - June 2012

1. Study Figure 2, a photograph taken early on a calm summer morning in England. Comment on the atmospheric conditions shown. (7 marks)

2. Outline the origin of depressions affecting the British Isles. (8 marks)

3. With reference to one storm event in the British Isles that you have studied, discuss the impact of, and responses to, storm events. (10 marks)

4. Assess the relative roles of sub-tropical anticyclones and the inter-tropical convergence zone in creating the characteristic features of the climate of one tropical region that you have studied. (40 marks)

Weather, Climate and associated Hazards - Jan 2013

Weather, Climate and associated Hazards - June 2013

Weather, Climate and associated Hazards - June 2014

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