Study Fig. 5, which compares monthly rainfall to the average figure for southern England between April 2009 and March 2012. [Figure 5]

1. (a)(i)What was the rainfall index for November 2009?[1]
2. (a)(ii)How many months have had above average rainfall?[1]
3. (a)(iii)Complete Fig. 5 to show a rainfall index of 75 in April 2009.[1]
4. (a)(iv)Which month had the lowest rainfall index? Month Year[2]
5. (b)Complete the sentence below. During the period shown on Fig. 5 the conditions were generally: drier than average. average. wetter than average. Tick the correct answer.[1]
6. (c)(i)During periods of dry weather it is sometimes necessary to stop the use of irrigation systems. Give a reason why commercial farmers would be against this.[1]
7. (c)(ii)Suggest a benefit of stopping the use of irrigation systems.[1]

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