2nd year summer exam

How much rainfall fell in March at Malin Head?

• 83mm

• 60mm

• 139mm

• 50mm

• 80mm

Which month had the lowest amount of rainfall at Malin Head?

• February

• March

• April

• May

• June

Calculate the mean (average) monthly rainfall for the first 6 months of 2019 at Malin Head.

Somalia has a hot desert climate with high temperatures and little rainfall. This makes any rain that falls very important. Climate change is leading to less rainfall in certain parts of the world, including Somalia. Between 2016 and 2018 Somalia experienced below average rainfall. This led to many problems for farmers including crop failure, widespread livestock deaths and loss of assets.

As well as farmers, the wider population of Somalia was affected as there was large scale population displacement, hunger and malnutrition. By 2018 the number of people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance was estimated at 4.2 million.

Which of the following are two effects of the below average rainfall in Somalia?

• High temperatures and little rainfall

• Crop failure and increased trade between countries

• Natural increase in population and increased malnutrition

• Population displacement and hunger

Which of these graphs shows the temperature and rainfall in Somalia?

• Climate graph A

• Climate graph B

What is the name of the layer of gases surrounding the Earth (X)?

The different layers in the soil are called H___________

According to the infographic, a 1.5C increase in temperature will result in what % flood rise?

• 100%

• 170%

According to the infographic, an increase in 2C will result in ice free summers how often?

• Once every 20 years

• Once every 5 years

• Once every 100 years

• Once every 10 years

Name one example of a significant weather event you studied.