1. Study this diagram carefully. It shows how the Sun heats the Earth. (i) Name the line of latitude marked A. (ii) Describe why the heating effect of the Sun is different at X and Y.
North Pole 0°
Sun’s rays Sun’s rays
South Pole
2. The weather chart shows a large cyclone or depression over Ireland. (i) Name each of the features labelled A, B and C on the chart.
(ii) Describe the weather conditions which you would expect to find in the area labelled X on the chart. Refer briefly in your answer to atmospheric pressure, cloud and precipitation.
Synoptic Chart for 12:00 on 20 January
3. The following table shows temperature and rainfall figures for Shannon Airport. Examine the table and answer the questions below.
Temperature and rainfall at Shannon Airport for 2016
Temperature Rainfall
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 6
5 7 8 107 144 64 42
12 45
15 68
16 16
(i) Which was the wettest month? (ii) Which was the coldest month? (iii) What was the annual temperature range? (iv) Explain why the temperature is higher in the summer months.
4. Draw a labelled diagram and explain how either relief rainfall or convectional rainfall occurs. 14 66 107 88
