O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/22 · May/June 2017 · Q58 Marks

Study Fig. 8; which shows data from a weather station in Queensland, Australia. [Figure 8]

(a)In June the monthly total was 13 mm and the highest total for a single day was 7 mm. Use this information to complete Fig. 8.[2]
(b)(i)Which month had the lowest total rainfall?[1]
(b)(ii)Name a month that received less than half its monthly rainfall total in a single day.[1]
(b)(iii)There was rain on only two days in January. How much rain fell on each of the two days?[2]
(c)(i)Which position would be the best location for the thermometer?[1]
(c)(ii)Which position would give the most inaccurate readings? Explain your answer.[1]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2017). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[2] Bar at 13 mm; Division of bar and shading below 7 mm
[1] April
[1] March / September
[2] 1 mm; 19 mm
[1] B
[1] A / C is exposed to the sun / not reading the shade temperature; A because you have to read it sideways; A is exposed to rain; C gets heat from the ground

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