1. Examine the weather chart and indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false, by circling the correct option in each case.
(i) The pressure over the south-west coast of Ireland is 1022 hPa.
(ii) There is a warm front located on the south coast of England.
(iii) Ireland is under the influence of a north- easterly airflow.
(iv) Winds over Ireland are strong to gale force.
True False True False True False Four parts @ 2m each True False
2. Examine the map and answer each of the following questions. (i) What is the mean daily temperature at A?
(ii) Calculate the approximate mean daily temperature range in Co. Kerry.
(iii) What is the name given to lines on a weather map that join places of equal temperature?
(iv) Explain briefly why temperatures in the West of Ireland are usually higher than temperatures in the midlands in January.
3. Examine the wind rose and answer each of the following questions. (i) What percentage of wind blowing from the south-west was at a speed of between 1 and 9 km/h?
(ii) What percentage of wind blew from the north-west?
(iii) From what direction did the wind blow most frequently?
(iv) From what direction did the wind blow least frequently? 7 °C 5.5 °C 6.5 °C 7 °C Four parts @ 2m each Wind rose N 2015 Q4 8M
