Fig. 5.1 shows three instruments, A, B and C, kept at a weather station.
- (a)(i)Name the types of instruments shown in Fig. 5.1. A B C[3]
- (a)(ii)Give the readings shown on instruments A and B. A B[2]
- (b)Study Table 5.1, which shows the weather forecast for five days at a tourist resort in a mountainous area. Table 5.1 day of the week | | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | maximum temperature (°C) | 14 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 19 | | minimum temperature (°C) | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | | rainfall (mm) | 15 | 0 | 22 | 8 | 0 | | cloud cover (oktas) | 5 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | | wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 49 | 10 | 15 | 12 |
- (b)(i)Calculate the average daily rainfall forecast for the five days shown. mm[1]
- (b)(ii)Calculate the daily (diurnal) temperature range forecast for Monday. °C[1]
- (b)(iii)Some people are planning to climb a mountain in the area. Suggest which day of the week would be best for their climb.[1]
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- [3] (a)(i) A = Rain gauge B = Wind/weather vane C = Anemometer
- [2] (a)(ii) 2.2 mm (From the) south (wind)/to the north
- [1] (b)(i) 9 (mm)
- [1] (b)(ii) 5 (°C)
- [1] (b)(iii) Friday
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