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Weather, Climate, Vegetation and Soil · CSEC Geography

191 past-paper questions on Weather, Climate, Vegetation and Soil, part of Section II: Natural Systems, from every CSEC Geography paper on Quelpr.

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  1. Q341 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1The weather system which is MOST likely to affect rainfall distribution in the Southern Caribbean is
  2. Q351 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1Hot, wet equatorial climates are located
  3. Q361 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1Which of the following BEST explain why the amount of solar energy received at the equator is greater than at the poles? I. The equator is nearest to the sun. II. The sun's rays have to pass through a thicker layer of…
  4. Q391 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1I. Low pressure all the year around II. High annual rainfall, mostly convectional III. Small annual range of temperature IV. High average daily temperature Which of the following climatic types is characterised by all…
  5. Q401 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1Which of the following determines the presence of inorganic material in a soil?
  6. Q411 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1Which of the following BEST explains why some trees in the Caribbean lose all their leaves in one season of the year?
  7. Q71 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2003 · Paper 1The temperature at the top of the mountain would most likely be
  8. Q81 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2003 · Paper 1The main factor responsible for the difference in temperature between places P and R is
  9. Q91 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2003 · Paper 1From the diagram above, which of these statements is MOST LIKELY to be true?
  10. Q181 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2003 · Paper 1Which of the following BEST describes the conditions illustrated in the diagram above?
  11. Q261 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2003 · Paper 1The rainfall distribution may be described as
  12. Q271 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2003 · Paper 1The climatic type shown above is known as
  13. Q411 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2003 · Paper 1Which of the following climatic types is MOST likely to be experienced in the area shaded /// on the map above?
  14. Q431 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2003 · Paper 1The temperature suddenly drops and wind speed increases, the sky gradually becomes overcast and there is a slight drizzle. What type of weather system is described above?
  15. Q491 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2003 · Paper 1Which of the following statements does NOT apply to the forests of the Caribbean region?
  16. Q551 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2003 · Paper 1In an anticyclone very little rainfall occurs MAINLY because the
  17. 4(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2State the MOST significant weather feature affecting the Eastern Caribbean.
  18. 4(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Identify the atmospheric pressure at point X.
  19. 4(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Determine how many named weather systems had developed that year up to and including Butch.
  20. 4(b)(i)a)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Name the instrument used for measuring wind speed.
  21. 4(b)(i)b)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Name the instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure.
  22. 4(b)(i)c)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Name the instrument used for measuring relative humidity.
  23. 4(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Define what is meant by 'relative humidity'.
  24. 4(b)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Explain where and how a rain gauge should be placed for accurate recording of rainfall.
  25. 4(c)(i)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Using an annotated diagram ONLY, explain how sea breezes develop.
  26. 4(c)(ii)5 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2With appropriate examples, explain how relief helps to account for differences in rainfall experienced in the Caribbean.
  27. 4(d)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Explain why temperatures in the Caribbean differ from those experienced in the Canadian Prairies.
  28. 5(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Outline and name ONE area where tropical rainforest may be found.
  29. 5(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Outline and name ONE area where tropical grassland may be found.
  30. 5(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Outline and name ONE area where temperate coniferous forest may be found.
  31. 5(b)(i)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Name the soil type typically found in equatorial forest regions and identify any TWO characteristics of this soil.
  32. 5(b)(ii)a)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2State TWO characteristics of temperature.
  33. 5(b)(ii)b)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2State TWO characteristics of rainfall.
  34. 5(c)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Explain why there is generally sparse vegetation on the forest floor in equatorial forests.
  35. 5(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Select THREE characteristics of coniferous forest vegetation and explain how EACH helps trees adapt to their environment.
  36. 5(c)(iii)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Explain the presence of trees in tropical grasslands.
  37. 5(c)(iv)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Explain how deforestation can lead to the rapid loss of soil fertility in equatorial areas.
  38. 6(a)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Draw a profile showing any THREE characteristics of a rendzina soil.
  39. 6(b)(i)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2State THREE characteristics of rainfall in Tropical Marine Climates.
  40. 6(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Describe the amount, types, and distribution of precipitation associated with Cool Temperate Interior Climates.
  41. 6(c)(iv)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Explain the role that precipitation plays in the development of soils.
  42. 4(a)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Draw FOUR isobars to show a hurricane, indicating the pressure on the isobars and inserting the symbol used to represent the eye of a hurricane.
  43. 4(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2State TWO conditions which favour the development of a hurricane.
  44. 4(b)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2State the general direction in which tropical (easterly) waves move as they cross the Caribbean.
  45. 4(b)(iii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Describe the weather associated with a tropical (easterly) wave as it moves across the Caribbean.
  46. 4(c)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Explain how the amount of rainfall received in Caribbean countries is influenced by the presence of highland areas.
  47. 4(d)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Explain why the Caribbean region experiences higher average temperatures than places such as the Prairie Provinces of Canada.
  48. 4(e)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Explain why interior regions, such as the Canadian Prairies and Great Plains of USA, experience extremes of temperature.
  49. 4(f)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Determine which station is MOST likely to experience rainfall.
  50. 4(f)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Explain your answer in (f)(i).
  51. 5(a)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Name the TWO regions where coniferous forests are found.
  52. 5(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Identify what factor limits the northern extent of the coniferous forest.
  53. 5(b)(i)5 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Describe the appearance of coniferous forests under the headings: Variety of species (with an example), Leaves, and Shape of trees.
  54. 5(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Name TWO types of plants other than trees that are found in a tropical rain forest.
  55. 5(c)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Explain how the canopy layer in an equatorial forest impacts on the layers of vegetation below.
  56. 5(d)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Compare tropical grasslands with temperate grasslands in terms of Climate.
  57. 5(d)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Compare tropical grasslands with temperate grasslands in terms of Vegetation characteristics.
  58. 5(e)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Explain how parent material influences soil development.
  59. 6(a)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Draw a diagram to show THREE distinguishing features of a chernozem.
  60. 6(b)(i)a)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Define the term 'leaching'.
  61. 6(b)(i)b)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Define the term 'illuviation'.
  62. 6(b)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2State THREE components of soil.
  63. 6(c)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Explain why the 'A' horizon of a podzol is bleached or ash grey in colour.
  64. 6(d)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Explain THREE ways in which climate can influence the development of soil.
  65. 4(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2State the lowest temperature recorded in the area.
  66. 4(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Calculate the annual temperature range.
  67. 4(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Determine how much rainfall is recorded in the month with the highest distribution.
  68. 4(a)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Identify the type of climate represented in Figure 4.
  69. 4(b)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Describe the wind conditions associated with the passage of a hurricane at a location where the eye passes over.
  70. 4(d)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Explain three ways in which the vegetation of tropical continental areas is adapted to the climate.
  71. 4(d)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Explain two ways in which climate influences soil development in tropical continental areas.
  72. 8(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2State how many hurricanes started in September.
  73. 8(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Name one month in which no hurricanes started.
  74. 8(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Determine how many hurricanes started at the beginning of the hurricane season.
  75. 8(a)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Determine how many hurricanes started during the last month of the hurricane season.
  76. 9(c)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Explain how two measures implemented in a developed country have reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
  77. 10(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Draw a pie chart to illustrate the carbon monoxide emissions by the sources listed in Table 4.
  78. 10(b)(i)a)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Define greenhouse effect.
  79. 10(b)(i)b)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Define global warming.
  80. 10(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2State four effects of global warming on the environment.
  81. 10(d)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Explain how deforestation contributes to global warming.
  82. 4(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2State between which TWO hours the temperature started to decrease.
  83. 4(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Identify at what time the HIGHEST relative humidity was observed.
  84. 4(a)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2State the relationship between temperature and relative humidity.
  85. 4(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2State what 'tropical waves' are.
  86. 4(b)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Describe the characteristics of THREE elements of the weather associated with the passage of a tropical wave.
  87. 4(c)12 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Complete Table 3 on the answer sheet to compare the adaptations of trees (leaves, trunk, root) and reasons to the climate in equatorial and tropical continental regions.
  88. 9(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Identify which country had the SMALLEST increase in carbon dioxide emissions per person between 1980 and 2001.
  89. 9(a)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Calculate the change in carbon dioxide emissions per person for Canada between 1980 and 2001.
  90. 9(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2State the relationship between carbon dioxide emissions and the GNP per capita of the countries.
  91. 9(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Explain how TWO measures implemented by Caribbean countries can reduce the emission of greenhouse gases.
  92. 10(a)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Determine the difference in average annual temperature from the 1900 average in: a) 2000; b) 1910.
  93. 10(a)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Identify during which quarter (1900-1925, 1925-1950, 1950-1975, or 1975-2000) the change in average annual temperature was: a) fastest; b) smallest.
  94. 10(b)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Describe the process which produces the greenhouse effect.
  95. 10(c)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2For any TWO greenhouse gases, describe how the concentration of EACH increases in the atmosphere.
  96. 10(d)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Using examples from a developed country, explain how TWO measures can reduce the production of greenhouse gases.
  97. 10(e)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Compare THREE possible consequences of global warming in the Maldives or Mauritius with those in a named Caribbean country.
  98. 4(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2State the height at which condensation begins.
  99. 4(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2State the height of the top of the cloud.
  100. 4(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Determine the temperature at the condensation level.
  101. 4(a)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Determine the temperature at the top of the mountain.
  102. 4(b)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2State TWO characteristics of the temperature and TWO characteristics of the rainfall of equatorial regions.
  103. 4(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2List FOUR characteristics of the trees of tropical continental regions.
  104. 4(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Account for the development of relief rainfall in the Caribbean.
  105. 4(c)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Explain why air flows downhill at night in mountainous areas.
  106. 4(c)(iii)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Explain why winds at the same elevation are warmer on the leeward side than on the windward side.
  107. 9(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Define the term 'Global warming'.
  108. 9(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Define the term 'Greenhouse gases'.
  109. 9(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Explain how global warming is likely to impact the coastal environment in the Caribbean, including TWO ways.
  110. 10(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2State the difference in hours (ahead or behind) between Jamaica and the following cities: New Orleans, London, Panama City, and Auckland.
  111. 4(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2Draw a cross section of a hurricane to illustrate its structure.
  112. 4(b)8 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2Describe FOUR layers of vegetation in tropical rainforests.
  113. 4(c)8 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2With the aid of a diagram, explain how rain shadow areas develop.
  114. 4(d)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2Explain why the temperature is usually much lower on the summit of a mountain than the surrounding lowlands.
  115. 10(a)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2On the figure, shade the areas of BOTH islands which would be flooded if the sea level rose 30 cm.
  116. 10(a)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2With reference to Figure 6, list TWO effects of the rise in sea level on the people who live on these islands.
  117. 10(b)8 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2Discuss TWO causes and TWO consequences of global warming.
  118. 4(a)(i)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2On the supplied world map insert (Figure 3), shade an area experiencing each of the following climate types: (a) Equatorial, (b) Tropical continental, (c) Tropical marine.
  119. 4(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2On the world map insert, write the name of the area for ONE of the climate types shaded in (a)(i).
  120. 4(b)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Choose TWO of the climate types from (a)(i) and describe TWO temperature characteristics for EACH.
  121. 4(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2For the TWO climate types chosen, describe TWO rainfall characteristics for EACH.
  122. 4(c)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2State TWO reasons why a standard 30-year period of weather observations is required to determine the climate of a location.
  123. 4(c)(ii)8 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Explain why mountainous areas typically experience lower temperatures and higher rainfall compared to adjacent lowlands.
  124. 9(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Explain THREE causes of global warming.
  125. 9(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Discuss TWO likely consequences of global warming on the marine environment of the Caribbean.
  126. 10(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Construct a bar graph to illustrate the deforestation data on the grid provided as an insert. Include an appropriate title.
  127. 4(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Name the climatic region represented by the data.
  128. 4(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2State the month with the LOWEST temperature.
  129. 4(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Determine the approximate range of average monthly temperature for the year.
  130. 4(a)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Calculate the combined TOTAL rainfall for the months of September and October.
  131. 4(b)8 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Describe the main characteristics of TWO of the following weather systems experienced in the Caribbean: Hurricanes, Tropical Waves, Cold Fronts, Inter Tropical Convergence Zone.
  132. 4(c)12 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Explain SIX ways in which the vegetation of either tropical rain forests or tropical grasslands is influenced by climate.
  133. 9(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Construct a pie chart, with diameter 6 cm, to illustrate the information presented in Table 4.
  134. 10(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2On the grid provided as an insert, use the data in Table 5 to draw a line graph of the estimated projected average temperatures for Country X between 2010 and 2040.
  135. 4(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2State the month with the lowest temperature.
  136. 4(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2State the month with approximately 125 mm (5 inches) of rainfall.
  137. 4(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2State the approximate range of average temperature for the year.
  138. 4(a)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Describe the relationship between rainfall and temperature shown in the graph.
  139. 4(b)(i)a)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Define the term 'weather'.
  140. 4(b)(i)b)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Define the term 'climate'.
  141. 4(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Explain what happens when warm, moist air is forced to rise over a mountain.
  142. 4(c)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Describe two characteristics of soil.
  143. 4(c)(ii)8 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Explain how climate and vegetation influence the formation of soils in either equatorial or tropical continental areas.
  144. 9(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2State the general trend in global average temperature.
  145. 9(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2State which period recorded no change in average temperature.
  146. 9(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2State which period had the highest temperature change.
  147. 9(a)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2State the temperature change between 1901 – 1920.
  148. 9(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Define the term 'greenhouse effect'.
  149. 9(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Identify two causes of deforestation.
  150. 4(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Using Figure 3 provided as an insert, shade and name ONE region of tropical rainforest and ONE region of tropical grassland.
  151. 4(b)8 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Describe the weather associated with any TWO Caribbean weather systems.
  152. 4(c)12 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Explain how FOUR characteristics of the vegetation of EITHER equatorial OR tropical continental regions have been influenced by climate.
  153. 8(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Explain how any TWO measures can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  154. 9(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Name ONE country that has over 70% forest cover.
  155. 9(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Identify which country has 25% forest cover.
  156. 9(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Name ONE country that has less than 10% forest cover.
  157. 9(a)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2State the percentage forest cover of St Kitts and Nevis.
  158. 9(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Outline TWO possible consequences of global warming for the Caribbean.
  159. 10(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2List TWO sources of greenhouse gases.
  160. 4(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Identify the number on the map corresponding to the area where four of the following weather systems are experienced most often: Anticyclone, Cold front, Hurricane, Intertropical Convergence Zone, Tropical Wave.
  161. 4(b)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Describe the weather produced in an area as a tropical wave approaches and passes over it.
  162. 4(c)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Describe two characteristics of both the rainfall and temperature of an equatorial climate.
  163. 4(d)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Explain the role of climate in the formation of soils in equatorial areas.
  164. 4(d)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Explain the role of vegetation in the formation of soils in equatorial areas.
  165. 10(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Suggest one type of diagram that could be used to show the percentage of greenhouse gases.
  166. 10(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Identify the greenhouse gas that is the most abundant.
  167. 10(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Identify which greenhouse gas is most effective in increasing global warming.
  168. 10(a)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Identify which greenhouse gas has the second highest rate of increase per annum.
  169. 10(c)12 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Explain four measures that can be used to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases.
  170. 4(b)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2State FOUR characteristics of the weather associated with the passage of a tropical wave.
  171. 4(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2For areas with a tropical marine climate, outline TWO characteristics of the rainfall and TWO characteristics of the temperature.
  172. 4(c)12 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Compare THREE adaptations of vegetation to the climate in the equatorial and tropical continental regions, including reasons for EACH adaptation.
  173. 8(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Identify the group of islands that was affected when the weather system was a hurricane.
  174. 8(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2State the name of the country that was affected by the storm between 16 and 17 September.
  175. 8(a)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Outline TWO changes in the weather system between 19 and 24 September.
  176. 10(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Explain any THREE measures that are used to reduce greenhouse gases.
  177. 4(b)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Define the terms: Global warming and Greenhouse effect.
  178. 4(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Complete Table 3 by providing the human activity or corresponding greenhouse gas.
  179. 4(c)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Identify one mitigation measure used in both the Caribbean and the United Kingdom OR the USA to reduce climate change.
  180. 4(c)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2017 · Paper 2For the measure identified in (c)(i), compare its effectiveness in the Caribbean with either that in the United Kingdom or the USA.
  181. 2(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2018 · Paper 2Identify the month with the HIGHEST rainfall.
  182. 2(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2018 · Paper 2Determine the annual temperature range.
  183. 2(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2018 · Paper 2Calculate the total rainfall for the TWO wettest months.
  184. 2(a)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2018 · Paper 2Identify the month with the LEAST rainfall.
  185. 2(a)(v)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2018 · Paper 2State ONE observation regarding the temperature in Port of Spain over the course of the year.
  186. 2(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2018 · Paper 2List TWO elements of weather.
  187. 2(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2018 · Paper 2Define the term 'climate'.
  188. 2(b)(iii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2018 · Paper 2Describe TWO characteristics EACH of rainfall and temperature in a tropical marine climate.
  189. 2(d)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2018 · Paper 2Explain the role of climate in the production of latosols.
  190. 4(a)(i)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2018 · Paper 2Identify the lines of latitude labelled A, B, and C on Figure 4.
  191. 4(a)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2018 · Paper 2State the latitude of M and N shown on Figure 4.

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