IGCSE Geography Weather, Climate and Ecosystems

What is the correct definition for weather?

• the long term atmospheric conditions

• the average conditions of the atmosphere

• the short term or day to day conditions of the atmosphere

• the amount of rain in a 24 hour period

What instrument is used to measure the air pressure?

• barometer

• thermometer

• anemometer

• hygrometer

Which instrument is used to measure the relative humidity?

• thermometer

• anemometer

• barometer

• hygrometer

What is the name of the box where weather instruments are kept to keep them safe, dry and in the shade?

• Steven screen

• Stevenson box

• weather box

• Stevenson screen

Which of the following does not affect the temperature of a place?

• latitude

• altitude

• longitude

• aspect

How does distance from the sea affect temperature?

• Near the sea it is warmer in winter

• Near the sea it is cooler in winter

• Near the sea it is dryer

• Near the sea is the same as inland

Where should a rain gauge be placed?

• in a Stevenson screen

• in the open, above ground

• outside, sheltered by buildings or trees

• under a Stevenson screen

What is the direction a place faces called?

• albedo

• altitude

• aspect

• prevailing wind

What is the annual rainfall in Mexico City?

• 100 mm

• 500 mm

• 2500 mm

• 600 mm

What are the units for measuring relative humidity?

• %

• mm

• m/s

• millibars