Atmospheric Processes Past A Level Questions
H22008 Q6 either
a) How does a consideration of pressure gradient force, Coriolis force and friction help
us understand the movement of air? [9]
b) Describe the main aspects of tropical monsoon climates. To what extent are they
distinctive from other tropical climates? [16]
H22008 Q6 or
a) Explain how tropical climates are influenced by:
i) sub-tropical high pressure belts;
ii) the migration of the ITCZ (Inter-tropical Convergence Zone) [9]
b) Explain how convectional rainfall and orographic rainfall are produced in tropical
climates. In the tropics, to what extent is drought more of a problem than excesses of
rainfall? [16]
H22007 Q6 either
a) Describe and explain what is meant by the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
and its seasonal movement. ][9]
b) Assess the role of the main climatic factors that influence the climatic zones of
tropical Africa and Asia. [16]
H22007 Q6 or
a) How and where can El Nino influence the development of droughts? [9]
b) Discuss the extent to which droughts can be predicted and their effects mitigated. [16]
2006 Q8
a) Describe the terms jet stream and Rossby waves. Indicate how they might influence
surface conditions. [9]
b) What types of data would be required for a study of the influence of vegetation on
local climate? Explain how the data could show the influence of vegetation upon local
climate. [16]
2005 Q8
a) Explain how volcanic eruptions can affect weather. [9]
b) Describe and explain the characteristics of the climate of:
i) the humid tropics (tropical rainforest),
ii) the seasonally humid tropics (savanna),
iii) the tropical monsoon [16]
2004 Q8
a) Briefly outline the microclimatic effects of small-scale clearance within the Tropical
Rainforest. [9]
b) Explain how global climatic change can be influenced by (i) human activities and (ii)
natural events. Indicate whether (i) or (ii) has the greater impact, giving reasons for your
choice. [16]
2003 Q8
a) Describe the effects that vegetation can have upon microclimates. [9]
b) Using examples, describe and explain the main characteristics of the climates found
in the tropical rainforest and the tropical savanna. [16]
2002 Q8
a) Describe the type of evidence that area available for the study of climate change
since the Pleistocene. [9]
b) How can this evidence be used to demonstrate changes in global climatic patterns
since the Pleistocene? [16]