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WorksheetsOCR B: Global Hazards: Weather Hazards
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
What is high pressure?
When air sinks, this air is usually dry
When air sinks, this air is usually wet
When air rises, this air is usually dry
When air rises, this air is usually wet
What is low pressure?
When air sinks, this air is usually dry
When air sinks, this air is usually wet
When air rises, this air is usually dry
When air rises, this air is usually wet
Bands of high pressure cause what type of climate/biome?
Desert
Tropical
Temperate
Savannah
Bands of low pressure cause what type of climate/biome?
Desert
Tropical
Temperate
Savannah
Which cell of the global circulation system starts when air rises at the equator?
Hadley
Ferrel
Polar
Which cell of the global circulation system circulates the opposite way to the other 2 cells?
Hadley
Ferrel
Polar
Which cell of the global circulation system starts when cold air sinks at 90 degrees N or S?
Hadley
Ferrel
Polar
Select all of the following that are correct.
Al-Aziziyah in Libya is the hottest place on Earth where the air temperature reached a record breaking 57.8°C
Commonwealth Bay in Antarctica is the windiest place on Earth with winds often over 240km/h (149m/h)
Aswan in Egypt has a rainfall of only 0.861mm per year, this is mostly due to its latitude
The UK is the wettest country in Europe as a result of the prevailing winds coming off of the Atlantic Ocean and our latitude putting us in a low pressure zone
Define drought.
A time where the area is very dry for a number of possible factors
Where there is less that a metre of rain throughout the year
A period when there is much less precipitation (rain) over a specific time than is usual for an area, leading to water shortages
When the ground in the area cracks as a result of minimal rainfall
Define tropical storm.
A hurricane, cyclone or typhoon depending which ocean the storm comes off from
Where winds exceed over 154/mph along with excessive rainfall
A powerful, rotating storm in the tropics (also know as a cyclone, hurricane or typhoon)
Where the sea temperature is over 27 degrees, the latitude is between 5-30 degrees N or S of the equator and the water is over 60m deep
How have the number of tropical storms changed over time?
There has been a major increase in the number of tropical storms over time
There has been a slight increase in the number of tropical storms over time
There has been a major decrease in the number of tropical storms over time
There has been a slight decrease in the number of tropical storms over time
How have the number of droughts changed over time?
There has been a major increase in the number of droughts over time
There has been a slight increase in the number of droughts over time
There has been a major decrease in the number of droughts over time
There has been a slight decrease in the number of droughts over time
What is needed for a tropical storm to be created?
Temperature of 27 degrees or higher
Water depth of over 60m
A latitude between 5-30 degrees N or S of the equator
All of the above
What is El Nino?
When weak trade winds allow surface temperatures to increase. This usually happens every 3-7 years
When strong trade winds allow surface temperature to decrease.
When strong trade winds allow surface temperatures to increase. This usually happens every 3-7 years
When strong trade winds allow surface temperature to increase.
What is La Nina?
When weak trade winds allow surface temperatures to increase. This usually happens every 3-7 years
When strong trade winds allow surface temperature to decrease.
When strong trade winds allow surface temperatures to increase. This usually happens every 3-7 years
When strong trade winds allow surface temperature to increase.
Where does El Nino cause drought? Select 2
Australia
Chile
Brazil
Indonesia
Where does La Nina cause drought? Select 2
Australia
Chile
Brazil
Indonesia
When was Typhoon Haiyan?
October 2013
November 2013
November 2014
December 2012
What level of development is the Philippines?
AC
EDC
LIDC
What was Typhoon Haiyan so devastating in particular? Select 2
The Philippines had an earthquake the month prior that they were still recovering from
The UN appealed for $190 million for emergency aid
This was the 25th tropical storm to hit The Philippines that year
The Philippines sits at a latitude of 7 degrees
Which of the following are social impacts of Typhoon Haiyan? Select all those that apply
6300 people were killed
$2.8 billion of damage was caused in total
Over 500,000 people were left homeless
85,000 litres of oil leaked into the sea
Which of the following are economic impacts of Typhoon Haiyan? Select all those that apply
75% of farmers and fishermen lost their main source of income
$2.8 billion of damage was caused in total
Over 500,000 people were left homeless
85,000 litres of oil leaked into the sea
Which of the following are environmental impacts of Typhoon Haiyan? Select all those that apply
90% of Tacloban city was destroyed
450 flights were cancelled
Many habitats were destroyed as a result of the following storm surge
85,000 litres of oil leaked into the sea
Which of the following responses would be classed as emergency (short term) aid? Select all those that apply
The UN appealed for $190 million
Replanting mangrove trees around the coast to provide a buffer against future storm surges
Oxfam supported the replacement of fishing boats to help with income from fishing
Over 1200 evacuation shelters were set up for the people who had been left homeless
Which of the following responses would be classed as long term aid? Select all those that apply
WHO helped to manage the healthcare workers from around the world
Replanting mangrove trees around the coast to provide a buffer against future storm surges
Oxfam supported the replacement of fishing boats to help with income from fishing
Over 1200 evacuation shelters were set up for the people who had been left homeless
Where in the UK was most affected by the UK drought in 2012?
Wales
Scotland
England
Northern Ireland
What % of the average annual rainfall fell in the UK during the 2012 drought?
60%
75%
85%
70%
During the UK drought, 2012, where was our weather coming from?
The Atlantic Ocean (southwest)
The Arctic (north)
Africa (south)
Continental Europe (southeast)
What did increased temperatures in the UK lead to to cause the drought?
Increased condensation
Increased evaporation
Decreased evaporation
Increased infiltration
Why couldn't rainfall infiltrate into the soil during the UK drought in 2012?
The ground was saturated (filled with water - can't hold anymore)
The ground was too dry and hard
The ground surface was impermeable (a material such as tarmac that water cannot travel through)
UK residents use 1.7 billion litres of water a day
Which of the following is a human cause for the UK drought in 2012?
There was 85% of the average annual rainfall
The ground was too dry and hard for water to infiltrate into the soil when rain did occur
Warmer temperatures increased the rate of evaporation
UK residents use 1.7 billion litres of water a day
Which is a social impact of the 2012 UK drought?
Hosepipe bans meant that people were not allowed to use water for leisure activities
The water shortage made it challenging for farmers to water their crops and livestock which led to a loss in profits
Drier conditions led to an increase in wildfires destroying many habitats
Which is an economic impact of the 2012 UK drought?
Hosepipe bans meant that people were not allowed to use water for leisure activities
The water shortage made it challenging for farmers to water their crops and livestock which led to a loss in profits
Drier conditions led to an increase in wildfires destroying many habitats
Which is an environmental impact of the 2012 UK drought?
Hosepipe bans meant that people were not allowed to use water for leisure activities
The water shortage made it challenging for farmers to water their crops and livestock which led to a loss in profits
Drier conditions led to an increase in wildfires destroying many habitats
Which of these is a not a response to the UK drought in 2012?
Hosepipe bans
Campaigns encouraging people to use less water in their homes
Permits were handed out by the government to allow water to be extracted from rivers
The water shortage made it challenging for farmers to water their crops and livestock which led to a loss in profits
