Weather & Climate (WJEC Eduqas GCSE Geography B): Exam Questions

Study Figure 2.1.

Complete the table below by circling the correct term in each box.

Storm Christoph affected the UK in January 2021. Study Figure 2.2.

Describe the pattern of rainfall shown. Use figures in your answer.

Study Figure 2.3.

Figure 2.3 – Rainfall totals from Storm Christoph for some UK places

Calculate the percentage (%) of typical January rainfall recorded at Sale, Greater Manchester during Storm Christoph. Show your working in the box below.

Answer: ................................................... %

Select an appropriate technique from the table below to show the rainfall total and typical January rainfall in Figure 2.3.

Explain why your chosen technique is the most appropriate.

Areas of high pressure (anticyclones) bring different weather conditions to the UK.

Complete the sentences below by adding the correct words from the box.

Air moves .....................................during an anticyclone in the UK. In summer, the weather during an anticyclone is usually ................................. At night in winter, the ground .................................. and there may be .................................

Choose an extreme high pressure weather event outside the UK you have studied. Explain the impacts on different groups of people.

Location of event studied.............................................

Study Figure 2.1 below.

Use the information in Figure 2.1 to complete the following sentences.

In January there is a ............................................................. °C temperature difference between Fort William and Penzance.

In July, the warmest place is ............................................................. , while Scarborough’s temperature is ............................................................. °C.

Study Figure 2.2 below.

What is the median value of this rainfall data?

................................................ mm

Calculate the range of the rainfall data in Figure 2.2. Show your working in the box below.

Give two reasons why the west of the UK is wetter than the east.

The UK weather is affected by many factors including air pressure.

Circle the correct word in the sentences below.

Areas of high pressure are known as (anticyclones / depressions / hurricanes).

Areas of low pressure are known as (anticyclones / depressions / droughts).

Choose one intense low pressure weather event outside the UK that you have studied. Describe the social and economic impacts of this weather event.

Name of weather event ..................................................................

Australia regularly experiences drought conditions.

Study Figure 2.3 below.

Tick (√) the two correct statements in the table below which describe the rainfall patterns shown in Figure 2.3.

Droughts are becoming more frequent in many parts of the world.

Explain why two groups of people may be negatively affected by droughts.

Complete the table below to describe the typical conditions of a high-pressure system by circling the one correct term in each box.

Summer tourism in Grottole is encouraged by weather caused by high-pressure conditions.

Complete the following statements to explain why high pressure encourages summer tourism. Circle the correct term in each set of possible answers.

In areas of high pressure the air in the upper atmosphere (cools / freezes / warms). This means that the air (rises / sinks / does not move). As a result, there is less (condensation / evaporation / transpiration). The air in high-pressure areas moves slowly so the weather is (unsettled / settled / maritime)

Study Figure 2.2 which shows information about how severe tropical storms (hurricanes and cyclones) are measured.

Describe the relationship between the category of storm and the frequency with which they have occurred.

Study Figure 2.3 below. It shows the number of Category 5 storms that have occurred globally between 2010 and 2018.

Calculate the mean number of Category 5 storms that have occurred between 2010 and 2018.

Increased frequency of storms leads to management challenges in coastal areas. Explain why.

Study the information in Figure 2.4 below.

‘The impacts of tropical storms like Cyclone Idai affect all groups of people equally.’ How far do you agree with this statement?

Study Figure 2.1

Complete the diagram by adding the correct letters from the table below to Figure 2.1. One has been done for you.

One factor affecting climate is latitude. What does the term latitude mean? Tick (√) the correct answer in the box below.

Describe the characteristics of temperature and rainfall in the hot semi-arid climate zone

Study Figure 2.2.

Use the information on Figure 2.2. Match the correct letters from the map to the statements below. Write the correct letter in the box.

Calculate the difference in air pressure between point S and point Z on Figure 2.2. Show your working in the space below.

Give one reason to explain why there is likely to be heavy rain at Point S on Figure 2.2.

Periods of extended high pressure can lead to impacts on different groups of people. Explain why.

Explain why latitude has an impact on temperature.

The Mediterranean climate, in San Diego, creates a number of challenges for people and the environment. Use Figure 2.

Suggest one challenge for people.

One challenge for people would be:

Suggest one challenge for the environment.

One challenge for the environment would be