Geography Exam Questions

Refer to the sketch below of a synoptic weather map. Complete the statements in COLUMN A with the options in COLUMN B (page 4). Write only Y or Z next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.7) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.8 Y.

The relationship between slopes and the sun's rays is referred to as ...

• insolation.

• aspect.

• north-facing slope.

• terrestrial radiation.

The surface from A to B is intensely heated because it is ...

• receiving oblique sunrays.

• at a lower latitude.

• receiving direct sunrays.

• at a higher altitude.

The climatological phenomenon occurring at C is ...

• radiation fog.

• advection fog.

• terrestrial radiation.

• a frost pocket.

Dense vegetation is found in the shadow zone due to ... conditions.

• warm

• dry

• moist

• windy

Which graph below represents the change in temperature from the rural area to the urban area?

The reason for the change in temperature (answer to QUESTION 1.2.5) is due to ... surfaces and ... storm-water systems in urban areas.

• natural and more

• natural and less

• artificial and more

• artificial and less

The wind direction from the rural area to the urban area is influenced by ... temperatures and ... air pressure in urban areas.

• warmer and higher

• warmer and lower

• cooler and higher

• cooler and lower

The urban area will experience ... cloud cover with a/an ... in precipitation than the rural area.

• more; increase

• less; decrease

• more; decrease

• less; increase

The mid-latitude cyclone mentioned in the extract is in the (initial/mature) stage.