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Form 4- GeographyForm 4- Geography

1.1. The difference between the The difference between the maximum and minimum maximum and minimum temperatures recorded for a temperatures recorded for a place during a period of one place during a period of one day is calledday is called

A.A. daily mean temperaturedaily mean temperatureB.B. diurnal temperature rangediurnal temperature rangeC.C. mean monthly temperaturemean monthly temperatureD.D. mean annual temperaturemean annual temperature

2.2. A line on a weather map A line on a weather map joining all places of equal joining all places of equal temperatures is calledtemperatures is called

A.A. IsothermIsotherm

B.B. IsoyetIsoyet

C.C. IsobarIsobar

D.D. isohelisohel

3.3. Which one of the following BEST Which one of the following BEST explains why there is a narrow belt explains why there is a narrow belt of heavy rain on each side of the of heavy rain on each side of the cold front of a depression?cold front of a depression?

A.A. The cold air is forced to rise by the The cold air is forced to rise by the warm air undercutting it.warm air undercutting it.

B.B. The warm air is forced to rise by The warm air is forced to rise by the cold air undercutting air.the cold air undercutting air.

C.C. Cold air rises contains more water Cold air rises contains more water vapour than warm air.vapour than warm air.

D.D. Winds are strongest at the cold Winds are strongest at the cold front.front.

4.4. Isobars on a map which are Isobars on a map which are close together indicateclose together indicate

A.A. an increase in wind speedan increase in wind speed

B.B. a decrease in wind speeda decrease in wind speed

C.C. a change in wind directiona change in wind direction

D.D. no change in pressureno change in pressure

5.5. Where would you site an Where would you site an anemometer to obtain anemometer to obtain accurate readings?accurate readings?

A.A. In a Stevenson Screen.In a Stevenson Screen.B.B. In a well ventilated room.In a well ventilated room.C.C. High above the ground in an High above the ground in an

open place.open place.D.D. Near the ground in an open Near the ground in an open

place.place.

6.6. The amount of heat received The amount of heat received at any part of the earth’s at any part of the earth’s surface is determined mainly surface is determined mainly by itsby its

A.A. LatitudeLatitude

B.B. LongitudeLongitude

C.C. relief featuresrelief features

D.D. cloud cover.cloud cover.

7.7. The natural vegetation of the The natural vegetation of the equatorial forest is tall becauseequatorial forest is tall because

A.A. it is hot and wet all the year it is hot and wet all the year round.round.

B.B. The trees have long roots- as The trees have long roots- as much as 10 metres.much as 10 metres.

C.C. They shelter the young trees They shelter the young trees from the hot sun.from the hot sun.

D.D. Felling is controlled by the Felling is controlled by the government.government.

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

A.A. StratusStratusB.B. CumulonimbusCumulonimbusC.C. CirrusCirrusD.D. AltostratusAltostratus

9.9. The mean annual rainfall of The mean annual rainfall of equatorial regions is aboutequatorial regions is about

A.A. 1 500 mm1 500 mm

B.B. 2 000 mm2 000 mm

C.C. 2 500 mm2 500 mm

D.D. 3 000 mm3 000 mm

10.10. The word “monsoon” refers toThe word “monsoon” refers toA.A. a marked seasonal rainfall.a marked seasonal rainfall.

B.B. A marked seasonal change of A marked seasonal change of wind direction.wind direction.

C.C. A particular summer wind A particular summer wind direction.direction.

D.D. A particular winter wind direction.A particular winter wind direction.

11. India experiences an inter-11. India experiences an inter-monsoonal period during the monsoonal period during the months from _______ to months from _______ to _____._____.

A.A. November, January.November, January.

B.B. March, May.March, May.

C.C. June, august.June, august.

D.D. September, November.September, November.

12.12. Which one of the following is Which one of the following is NOT a weather element?NOT a weather element?

A.A. RainfallRainfall

B.B. cloud covercloud cover

C.C. LatitudeLatitude

D.D. fogfog

13.13. Warm frontal rain is Warm frontal rain is experienced when experienced when

A.A. a mass of cold air moves into a mass of cold air moves into an area of warm air.an area of warm air.

B.B. A mass of warm air moves into A mass of warm air moves into an area of cold air.an area of cold air.

C.C. The land is heated until it is The land is heated until it is very hot.very hot.

D.D. The wind moves to the The wind moves to the leeward side of the mountain.leeward side of the mountain.

14.14. The tropical monsoon type of The tropical monsoon type of climate is best represented byclimate is best represented by

A.A. Japan.Japan.

B.B. ChinaChina

C.C. IndiaIndia

D.D. AustraliaAustralia

15.15. In the northern hemisphere, In the northern hemisphere, ________ receive a greater ________ receive a greater concentration of solar radiation concentration of solar radiation and are usually warmer.and are usually warmer.

A.A. North-facing slope.North-facing slope.

B.B. South-facing slope.South-facing slope.

C.C. East-facing slope.East-facing slope.

D.D. West-facing slope.West-facing slope.

16.16. Equatorial lowlands usually Equatorial lowlands usually experienceexperience

A.A. a large diurnal range of a large diurnal range of temperature.temperature.

B.B. Heavy thunder rain in the Heavy thunder rain in the afternoon.afternoon.

C.C. Strong windsStrong winds

D.D. Cold nights.Cold nights.

17.17. What type of climate is said to What type of climate is said to have a ‘mild, wet winters and have a ‘mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers with a hot, dry summers with a moderate rainfall?moderate rainfall?

A.A. Tropical Monsoon Climate.Tropical Monsoon Climate.B.B. Central Continental Siberian Central Continental Siberian

Climate.Climate.C.C. Warm Temperate Warm Temperate

Mediterranean Climate.Mediterranean Climate.D.D. Cool Temperate Climate.Cool Temperate Climate.

18.18. An equatorial forest may An equatorial forest may contain all of the following contain all of the following trees EXCEPTtrees EXCEPT

A.A. EbonyEbony

B.B. Iron woodIron wood

C.C. MerantiMeranti

D.D. AcaciaAcacia

19.19. The relative humidity of the air The relative humidity of the air is measured by using readings is measured by using readings from from

A.A. wet and dry bulb wet and dry bulb thermometers.thermometers.

B.B. A rain gauge.A rain gauge.

C.C. Barometers.Barometers.

D.D. Maximum and minimum Maximum and minimum thermometers.thermometers.

20.20. Rain falls becauseRain falls because

A.A. Clouds bump into mountains Clouds bump into mountains and so burst.and so burst.

B.B. Moist air rises and condenses.Moist air rises and condenses.

C.C. Clouds become too cold to Clouds become too cold to hold water.hold water.

D.D. Clouds bump into each other Clouds bump into each other and so burst.and so burst.

Study the instruments and fill in Study the instruments and fill in the blanks.the blanks.

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ANSWERSANSWERS

Form 4- GeographyForm 4- Geography

1.1. The difference between the The difference between the maximum and minimum maximum and minimum temperatures recorded for a temperatures recorded for a place during a period of one place during a period of one day is calledday is called

A.A. daily mean temperaturedaily mean temperatureB.B. diurnal temperature rangediurnal temperature rangeC.C. mean monthly temperaturemean monthly temperatureD.D. mean annual temperaturemean annual temperature

Answer : B

2.2. A line on a weather map A line on a weather map joining all places of equal joining all places of equal temperatures is calledtemperatures is called

A.A. IsothermIsotherm

B.B. IsoyetIsoyet

C.C. IsobarIsobar

D.D. isohelisohel

Answer : A

3.3. Which one of the following BEST Which one of the following BEST explains why there is a narrow belt explains why there is a narrow belt of heavy rain on each side of the of heavy rain on each side of the cold front of a depression?cold front of a depression?

A.A. The cold air is forced to rise by the The cold air is forced to rise by the warm air undercutting it.warm air undercutting it.

B.B. The warm air is forced to rise by The warm air is forced to rise by the cold air undercutting air.the cold air undercutting air.

C.C. Cold air rises contains more water Cold air rises contains more water vapour than warm air.vapour than warm air.

D.D. Winds are strongest at the cold Winds are strongest at the cold front.front.

Answer : B

4.4. Isobars on a map which are Isobars on a map which are close together indicateclose together indicate

A.A. an increase in wind speedan increase in wind speed

B.B. a decrease in wind speeda decrease in wind speed

C.C. a change in wind directiona change in wind direction

D.D. no change in pressureno change in pressure

Answer : A

5.5. Where would you site an Where would you site an anemometer to obtain anemometer to obtain accurate readings?accurate readings?

A.A. In a Stevenson Screen.In a Stevenson Screen.B.B. In a well ventilated room.In a well ventilated room.C.C. High above the ground in an High above the ground in an

open place.open place.D.D. Near the ground in an open Near the ground in an open

place.place.Answer : C

6.6. The amount of heat received The amount of heat received at any part of the earth’s at any part of the earth’s surface is determined mainly surface is determined mainly by itsby its

A.A. LatitudeLatitude

B.B. LongitudeLongitude

C.C. relief featuresrelief features

D.D. cloud cover.cloud cover.

Answer : A

7.7. The natural vegetation of the The natural vegetation of the equatorial forest is tall becauseequatorial forest is tall because

A.A. it is hot and wet all the year it is hot and wet all the year round.round.

B.B. The trees have long roots- as The trees have long roots- as much as 10 metres.much as 10 metres.

C.C. They shelter the young trees They shelter the young trees from the hot sun.from the hot sun.

D.D. Felling is controlled by the Felling is controlled by the government.government.

Answer : A

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

A.A. StratusStratusB.B. CumulonimbusCumulonimbusC.C. CirrusCirrusD.D. AltostratusAltostratus

Answer : B

9.9. The mean annual rainfall of The mean annual rainfall of equatorial regions is aboutequatorial regions is about

A.A. 1 500 mm1 500 mm

B.B. 2 000 mm2 000 mm

C.C. 2 500 mm2 500 mm

D.D. 3 000 mm3 000 mm

Answer : C

10.10. The word “monsoon” refers toThe word “monsoon” refers toA.A. a marked seasonal rainfall.a marked seasonal rainfall.

B.B. A marked seasonal change of A marked seasonal change of wind direction.wind direction.

C.C. A particular summer wind A particular summer wind direction.direction.

D.D. A particular winter wind direction.A particular winter wind direction.

Answer : B

11. India experiences an inter-11. India experiences an inter-monsoonal period during the monsoonal period during the months from _______ to months from _______ to _____._____.

A.A. November, January.November, January.

B.B. March, May.March, May.

C.C. June, august.June, august.

D.D. September, November.September, November.

Answer : B

12.12. Which one of the following is Which one of the following is NOT a weather element?NOT a weather element?

A.A. RainfallRainfall

B.B. cloud covercloud cover

C.C. LatitudeLatitude

D.D. fogfog

Answer : C

13.13. Warm frontal rain is Warm frontal rain is experienced when experienced when

A.A. a mass of cold air moves into a mass of cold air moves into an area of warm air.an area of warm air.

B.B. A mass of warm air moves into A mass of warm air moves into an area of cold air.an area of cold air.

C.C. The land is heated until it is The land is heated until it is very hot.very hot.

D.D. The wind moves to the The wind moves to the leeward side of the mountain.leeward side of the mountain.

Answer : B

14.14. The tropical monsoon type of The tropical monsoon type of climate is best represented byclimate is best represented by

A.A. Japan.Japan.

B.B. ChinaChina

C.C. IndiaIndia

D.D. AustraliaAustralia

Answer : C

15.15. In the northern hemisphere, In the northern hemisphere, ________ receive a greater ________ receive a greater concentration of solar radiation concentration of solar radiation and are usually warmer.and are usually warmer.

A.A. North-facing slope.North-facing slope.

B.B. South-facing slope.South-facing slope.

C.C. East-facing slope.East-facing slope.

D.D. West-facing slope.West-facing slope.

Answer : B

16.16. Equatorial lowlands usually Equatorial lowlands usually experienceexperience

A.A. a large diurnal range of a large diurnal range of temperature.temperature.

B.B. Heavy thunder rain in the Heavy thunder rain in the afternoon.afternoon.

C.C. Strong windsStrong winds

D.D. Cold nights.Cold nights.

Answer : B

17.17. What type of climate is said to What type of climate is said to have a ‘mild, wet winters and have a ‘mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers with a hot, dry summers with a moderate rainfall?moderate rainfall?

A.A. Tropical Monsoon Climate.Tropical Monsoon Climate.B.B. Central Continental Siberian Central Continental Siberian

Climate.Climate.C.C. Warm Temperate Warm Temperate

Mediterranean Climate.Mediterranean Climate.D.D. Cool Temperate Climate.Cool Temperate Climate.

Answer : C

18.18. An equatorial forest may An equatorial forest may contain all of the following contain all of the following trees EXCEPTtrees EXCEPT

A.A. EbonyEbony

B.B. Iron woodIron wood

C.C. MerantiMeranti

D.D. AcaciaAcacia

Answer : D

19.19. The relative humidity of the air The relative humidity of the air is measured by using readings is measured by using readings from from

A.A. wet and dry bulb wet and dry bulb thermometers.thermometers.

B.B. A rain gauge.A rain gauge.

C.C. Barometers.Barometers.

D.D. Maximum and minimum Maximum and minimum thermometers.thermometers.

Answer : A

20.20. Rain falls becauseRain falls because

A.A. Clouds bump into mountains Clouds bump into mountains and so burst.and so burst.

B.B. Moist air rises and condenses.Moist air rises and condenses.

C.C. Clouds become too cold to Clouds become too cold to hold water.hold water.

D.D. Clouds bump into each other Clouds bump into each other and so burst.and so burst.

Answer : C

Study the instruments and fill in Study the instruments and fill in the blanks.the blanks.

Name of Instrument:

RAIN GAUGE

1. OUTER CASING

2. FUNNEL

3. COPPER CYLINDER

4. GLASS BOTTLE

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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