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O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/23 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q48 Marks

Study Fig. 4.1, which shows the thermometers that are kept in a Stevenson screen and Table 4.1 (Insert), a relative humidity table.

  1. (a)(i)State the temperature range. Show your calculation.[2]
  2. (a)(ii)With the help of Table 4.1, state the relative humidity. Show your calculation.[2]
  3. (a)(iii)Which thermometer cannot be used to read the current temperature?[1]
  4. (b)(i)The thermometers are kept in a Stevenson screen. How would the readings be affected if the thermometers were exposed to direct sunlight?[1]
  5. (b)(ii)What feature of a Stevenson screen allows air to circulate while still protecting the thermometers from wind?[1]
  6. (b)(iii)In the northern hemisphere the door of the Stevenson screen faces north. How does this help ensure accurate temperature readings?[1]

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Mark scheme

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  1. [2] 26-19; 7°C
  2. [2] 25-20; 64%
  3. [1] Wet bulb
  4. [1] Increased temperatures; Readings would be too high
  5. [1] Slats / louvres
  6. [1] Sun doesn't shine into box; Inside of box always in shade

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Topic
The natural environment, O-Level Geography (syllabus 2217). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level Geography, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 2 Variant 3, question 4.

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