WorksheetsGlobal Hazards - Weather 1. Geography GCSE OCR B.
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
Which three cells make up the global atmospheric system?
Hadley, Ferrel & Southern
Ferrel, Polar and Northen
Hadley, Ferrel & Polar
Polar, Ferrel & Southern
Which of these places is known for having very wet weather?
Aswan, Egypt
Mawsynram, India
Vostock, Antartctica
Al-Aziziyah, Libya
Which two of these things happen during El Nino?
The trade winds weaken, stop or reverse in the western Pacific
Peru experiences more rainfall than normal
There is upwelling of cold water around Peru
Australia experiences heavy rainfall and flooding
Which two of these things are true about La Nina?
Australia experiences more rainfall and flooding
Sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific are warmer
Peru experiences more rainfall and flooding
La Nina is an exaggerated version of a normal year in the Pacific Ocean
What temperature does the sea need to reach for a tropical storm to form?
Approximately 25C
Approximately 26C
Approximately 27C
Approximately 28C
What are tropical storms known as in the Indian Ocean?
Cyclones
Typhoons
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Which of these was NOT a cause of the 'Big Dry' drought in Australia?
El Nino
Overpopulation in the Murray-Darling river basin
La Nina
Agricultural irrigation
Which two of these are real responses to the 'Big Dry'?
Farmers claimed $1100 from the government per fortnight
Legislation was passed to limit showers to 4 minutes
A new desalination plant was built in Sydney
Cars could only be washed once a month
Which of these was not a cause of the Boscastle flash flood?
There are steep hillsides around Boscastle
Boscastle is at the confluence of the rivers Valency, Jordan and Paradise
Boscastle is surrounded by low land
The two weeks before the flash flood had been very wet
Which two of these are real effects of the Boscastle flash flood?
3 people were killed
16 bridges were washed away
58 properties were flooded
The Museum of Witchcraft was severely damaged
