EOY Revision Form 4- Geography

1. The difference between the maximum and minimum temperatures recorded for a place during a period of one day is called A. daily mean temperature B. diurnal temperature range C. mean monthly temperature D. mean annual temperature

2. A line on a weather map joining all places of equal temperatures is called A. Isotherm B. Isoyet C. Isobar D. isohel

3. Which one of the following BEST explains why there is a narrow belt of heavy rain on each side of the cold front of a depression? A. The cold air is forced to rise by the warm air undercutting it. B. The warm air is forced to rise by the cold air undercutting air. C. Cold air rises contains more water vapour than warm air. D. Winds are strongest at the cold front.

4. Isobars on a map which are close together indicate A. an increase in wind speed B. a decrease in wind speed C. a change in wind direction D. no change in pressure

5. Where would you site an anemometer to obtain accurate readings? A. In a Stevenson Screen. B. In a well ventilated room. C. High above the ground in an open place. D. Near the ground in an open place.

6. The amount of heat received at any part of the earth’s surface is determined mainly by its A. Latitude B. Longitude C. relief features D. cloud cover.

7. The natural vegetation of the equatorial forest is tall because A. it is hot and wet all the year round. B. The trees have long roots- as much as 10 metres. C. They shelter the young trees from the hot sun. D. Felling is controlled by the government.

8. “ These clouds are over 9000 metres in height. Their black and white globular masses take a fantastic range of shapes. This is frequently seen in tropical afternoons. They are also referred to as thunder-clouds.” Which one of the following are the statements referring to? A. Stratus B. Cumulonimbus C. Cirrus D. Altostratus

9. The mean annual rainfall of equatorial regions is about A mm B mm C mm D mm

10. The word “monsoon” refers to A. a marked seasonal rainfall. B. A marked seasonal change of wind direction. C. A particular summer wind direction. D. A particular winter wind direction.

11. India experiences an inter- monsoonal period during the months from _______ to _____. A. November, January. B. March, May. C. June, august. D. September, November.

12. Which one of the following is NOT a weather element? A. Rainfall B. cloud cover C. Latitude D. fog

13. Warm frontal rain is experienced when A. a mass of cold air moves into an area of warm air. B. A mass of warm air moves into an area of cold air. C. The land is heated until it is very hot. D. The wind moves to the leeward side of the mountain.

14. The tropical monsoon type of climate is best represented by A. Japan. B. China C. India D. Australia

15. In the northern hemisphere, ________ receive a greater concentration of solar radiation and are usually warmer. A. North-facing slope. B. South-facing slope. C. East-facing slope. D. West-facing slope.

16. Equatorial lowlands usually experience A. a large diurnal range of temperature. B. Heavy thunder rain in the afternoon. C. Strong winds D. Cold nights.

17. What type of climate is said to have a ‘mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers with a moderate rainfall? A. Tropical Monsoon Climate. B. Central Continental Siberian Climate. C. Warm Temperate Mediterranean Climate. D. Cool Temperate Climate.

18.An equatorial forest may contain all of the following trees EXCEPT A. Ebony B. Iron wood C. Meranti D. Acacia

19. The relative humidity of the air is measured by using readings from A. wet and dry bulb thermometers. B. A rain gauge. C. Barometers. D. Maximum and minimum thermometers.

20. Rain falls because A. Clouds bump into mountains and so burst. B. Moist air rises and condenses. C. Clouds become too cold to hold water. D. Clouds bump into each other and so burst.

Study the instruments and fill in the blanks. Name of Instrument: ___________________________ 1.___________ 2.___________ 3.___________ 4.___________

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ANSWERS Form 4- Geography

1. The difference between the maximum and minimum temperatures recorded for a place during a period of one day is called A. daily mean temperature B. diurnal temperature range C. mean monthly temperature D. mean annual temperature Answer : B

2. A line on a weather map joining all places of equal temperatures is called A. Isotherm B. Isoyet C. Isobar D. isohel Answer :A

3. Which one of the following BEST explains why there is a narrow belt of heavy rain on each side of the cold front of a depression? A. The cold air is forced to rise by the warm air undercutting it. B. The warm air is forced to rise by the cold air undercutting air. C. Cold air rises contains more water vapour than warm air. D. Winds are strongest at the cold front. Answer : B

4. Isobars on a map which are close together indicate A. an increase in wind speed B. a decrease in wind speed C. a change in wind direction D. no change in pressure Answer : A

5. Where would you site an anemometer to obtain accurate readings? A. In a Stevenson Screen. B. In a well ventilated room. C. High above the ground in an open place. D. Near the ground in an open place. Answer : C

6. The amount of heat received at any part of the earth’s surface is determined mainly by its A. Latitude B. Longitude C. relief features D. cloud cover. Answer : A

7. The natural vegetation of the equatorial forest is tall because A. it is hot and wet all the year round. B. The trees have long roots- as much as 10 metres. C. They shelter the young trees from the hot sun. D. Felling is controlled by the government. Answer : A

8. “ These clouds are over 9000 metres in height. Their black and white globular masses take a fantastic range of shapes. This is frequently seen in tropical afternoons. They are also referred to as thunder-clouds.” Which one of the following are the statements referring to? A. Stratus B. Cumulonimbus C. Cirrus D. Altostratus Answer : B

9. The mean annual rainfall of equatorial regions is about A mm B mm C mm D mm Answer : C

10. The word “monsoon” refers to A. a marked seasonal rainfall. B. A marked seasonal change of wind direction. C. A particular summer wind direction. D. A particular winter wind direction. Answer : B

11. India experiences an inter- monsoonal period during the months from _______ to _____. A. November, January. B. March, May. C. June, august. D. September, November. Answer : B

12. Which one of the following is NOT a weather element? A. Rainfall B. cloud cover C. Latitude D. fog Answer : C

13. Warm frontal rain is experienced when A. a mass of cold air moves into an area of warm air. B. A mass of warm air moves into an area of cold air. C. The land is heated until it is very hot. D. The wind moves to the leeward side of the mountain. Answer : B

14. The tropical monsoon type of climate is best represented by A. Japan. B. China C. India D. Australia Answer : C

15. In the northern hemisphere, ________ receive a greater concentration of solar radiation and are usually warmer. A. North-facing slope. B. South-facing slope. C. East-facing slope. D. West-facing slope. Answer : B

16. Equatorial lowlands usually experience A. a large diurnal range of temperature. B. Heavy thunder rain in the afternoon. C. Strong winds D. Cold nights. Answer : B

17. What type of climate is said to have a ‘mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers with a moderate rainfall? A. Tropical Monsoon Climate. B. Central Continental Siberian Climate. C. Warm Temperate Mediterranean Climate. D. Cool Temperate Climate. Answer : C

18.An equatorial forest may contain all of the following trees EXCEPT A. Ebony B. Iron wood C. Meranti D. Acacia Answer : D

19. The relative humidity of the air is measured by using readings from A. wet and dry bulb thermometers. B. A rain gauge. C. Barometers. D. Maximum and minimum thermometers. Answer : A

20. Rain falls because A. Clouds bump into mountains and so burst. B. Moist air rises and condenses. C. Clouds become too cold to hold water. D. Clouds bump into each other and so burst. Answer : C

Study the instruments and fill in the blanks. Name of Instrument: RAIN GAUGE 1.OUTER CASING 2.FUNNEL 3.COPPER CYLINDER 4.GLASS BOTTLE

1. VACUUM 2.ALCOHOL 3. METAL INDEX 4. MERCURY Name of Instrument: SIX’S THERMOMETER

Cup Spoke Vertical spindle Electrically operated dial Name of Instrument: An anemometer