Name two geographical theories a weather fieldwork enquiry can be linked to.

Microclimate and the passage of a depression or tropical storm.

Define systematic sampling in a weather enquiry.

Sampling of sites at regular intervals along a transect line.

In ______ sampling, all sites have an equal chance of being selected, for example using a grid placed across a map of the school site.

In random sampling, all sites have an equal chance of being selected, for example using a grid placed across a map of the school site.

State two risks associated specifically with weather fieldwork .

Any two of: weather conditions , slipping on uneven ground, working in an unfamiliar place, misuse of equipment (mercury thermometers) or traffic.

Define Stevenson screen .

A housing for weather instruments that allows air temperature in the shade to be recorded, protecting instruments and ensuring accuracy.

Which three instruments should be placed in a Stevenson screen to ensure accuracy?

The thermometer, hygrometer and barometer .

Define weather diary .

A record of weather conditions over a set period.

Which thermometer gives the maximum and minimum readings over 24 hours?

A maximum and minimum thermometer .

A ______ is used to give the direction the wind is coming from.

A wind vane is used to give the direction the wind is coming from.

True or False? A rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall in centimetres.

False. A rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall in millimetres (mm) .

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Hazardous environment fieldwork is based on the physical processes of what?
An extreme weather event.
Name two geographical theories a weather fieldwork enquiry can be linked to.
Microclimate and the passage of a depression or tropical storm.
Define systematic sampling in a weather enquiry.
Sampling of sites at regular intervals along a transect line.
In ______ sampling, all sites have an equal chance of being selected, for example using a grid placed across a map of the school site.
In random sampling, all sites have an equal chance of being selected, for example using a grid placed across a map of the school site.
Which instrument measures wind speed?
An anemometer.
Which instrument measures air pressure?
A barometer.
Which instrument measures humidity?
A hygrometer.
State two risks associated specifically with weather fieldwork.
Any two of: weather conditions, slipping on uneven ground, working in an unfamiliar place, misuse of equipment (mercury thermometers) or traffic.
Define Stevenson screen.
A housing for weather instruments that allows air temperature in the shade to be recorded, protecting instruments and ensuring accuracy.
Which three instruments should be placed in a Stevenson screen to ensure accuracy?
The thermometer, hygrometer and barometer.
Define weather diary.
A record of weather conditions over a set period.
Which thermometer gives the maximum and minimum readings over 24 hours?
A maximum and minimum thermometer.
A ______ is used to give the direction the wind is coming from.
A wind vane is used to give the direction the wind is coming from.
In what units does an anemometer measure wind speed?
km/h.
True or False?
A rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall in centimetres.
False.
A rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall in millimetres (mm).

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