Atmosphere and weather — AS & A Level Geography (9696) questions by topic

Fig. 2.1 is a photograph which shows an area after snowfall. Describe the distribution of snow cover shown in Fig. 2.1.

Define the atmospheric terms 'reflected solar radiation' and 'latent heat transfer'.

Fig. 2.1 shows areas of greatest concern from climate-related impacts of global warming. State the least common climate-related impact shown in Fig. 2.1.

Describe how the type of surface affects the albedo rate.

Fig. 2.1 shows precipitation in Alaska, USA, and part of Canada, March 2024. Fig. 2.2 is a map of Alaska, USA, and part of Canada. State the amount of precipitation in area X…

Define the atmospheric terms 'albedo' and 'condensation'.

Fig. 2.1 shows afternoon temperatures across an urban area. Name the effect shown in Fig. 2.1.

Describe the albedo effect.

Fig. 2.1 is a satellite image of Hawaii, USA. Fig. 2.2 is a map of Hawaii, USA. Estimate the proportion of cloud cover over Hawaii shown in Fig. 2.1.

Define the atmospheric terms incoming solar radiation and evaporation.

Fig. 2.1 is a satellite image of Hawaii, USA. Fig. 2.2 is a map of Hawaii, USA. Estimate the proportion of cloud cover over Hawaii shown in Fig. 2.1.

Define the atmospheric terms incoming solar radiation and evaporation.

Fig. 2.1 shows seasonal changes in snow cover in North America, 1975–2020. Which season shows the greatest change in snow cover for the period 1975 to 2020?

Describe the atmospheric process of convection.

Fig. 2.1 shows the predicted change in annual number of mild days from the 1986–2005 average to the average predicted for the period 2081–2100. State the predicted change in the…

Define the atmospheric terms sensible heat transfer and evaporation.

Fig. 2.1 shows changes in the difference between summer and winter temperatures, 1979-2016. State the change in the difference between summer and winter temperatures for location…

State three characteristics of wind belts.

Fig. 2.1 is a photograph which shows the state of water on two different surfaces on a winter day, in England, UK. Describe the state of water on the two different surfaces shown…

Define the atmospheric terms latent heat transfer and dew.

Fig. 2.1 shows average annual precipitation for Lima and the surrounding area, Peru. State the average annual precipitation shown at A on Fig. 2.1.

Define the atmospheric terms evaporation and sublimation.

Fig. 2.1 shows average annual precipitation for Lima and the surrounding area, Peru. State the average annual precipitation shown at A on Fig. 2.1.

Define the atmospheric terms evaporation and sublimation.

Fig. 2.1 and Fig. 2.2 show two possible causes of precipitation. State the cause of precipitation shown in Fig. 2.1.

Define the atmospheric terms 'hail' and 'dew'.

Fig. 2.1 and Fig. 2.2 show two possible causes of precipitation. State the cause of precipitation shown in Fig. 2.1.

Describe two ways in which incoming (shortwave) solar radiation is prevented from reaching the Earth's surface.

Fig. 2.1 shows incoming (shortwave) solar radiation. Fig. 2.2 shows outgoing longwave radiation. State the total amount of outgoing longwave radiation shown in Fig. 2.2. Show your…

Define the atmospheric terms sublimation and clouds.