Weather processes and phenomena: past paper questions
Real questions on weather processes and phenomena
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- 9696/11 · May/June 2026 · Q2a[1]
State the type of weather phenomenon shown in Figure 2.1.
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Suggest how the weather phenomenon shown in Figure 2.1 was formed.
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · May/June 2026 · Q5a(i)[4]
Define the atmospheric terms ‘convection’ and ‘humidity’.
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Briefly explain latent heat transfer.
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Describe and explain how global temperatures are influenced by latitude.
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · May/June 2026 · Q5c[15]
‘Increasing temperature is the most significant atmospheric impact of global warming.’ With the aid of examples, how far do you agree with this statement? Rocks and weathering
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Describe the pattern of impacts of global warming in Africa shown in Figure 2.1.
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Describe the urban heat island effect. (ii)
See it on the paper → - 9696/13 · May/June 2026 · Q1c[4]
Explain why the rate of overland flow in a drainage basin may change over time. Atmosphere and weather
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Describe the pattern of impacts of global warming in Africa shown in Figure 2.1.
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Suggest reasons for the impacts of global warming shown in Figure 2.1.
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Explain how two types of evidence indicate global warming. Rocks and weathering
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Explain the different types of precipitation.
See it on the paper → - 9696/31 · May/June 2026 · Q9[20]
‘The processes causing the formation and development of large-scale atmospheric disturbances (cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons) and small-scale atmospheric disturbances (tornadoes) are the same.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Hot arid and semi-arid environments If answering this option, answer Question 10 and...
See it on the paper → - 9696/33 · May/June 2026 · Q1a[4]
Describe the main differences between the climates shown in Figure 1.1 and Figure 1.2.
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Suggest reasons for the differences in the precipitation you described in 1(a).
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To what extent are the primary impacts of atmospheric disturbances more significant than the secondary impacts? Hot arid and semi-arid environments If answering this option, answer Question 10 and either Question 11 or Question 12.
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · October/November 2025 · Q2a[1]
Which surface has an albedo range of 5% shown in Fig. 2.1?
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Compare the albedos of the different surfaces shown in Fig. 2.1.
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · October/November 2025 · Q4c[15]
‘Precipitation amount and intensity are the most important factors affecting the shape of a storm hydrograph.’ With the aid of examples, how far do you agree with this statement? Atmosphere and weather
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What examiners said
Most described in detail what could be seen in Fig 2.1, whereas the simple statement of ‘convection’ was required.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9696/11 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
As referred to under Key messages, this was an example of where many candidates described in detail what was occurring in the two diagrams, but without being explicitly comparative.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9696/11 Q2(b) (Cambridge)
Answers were generally very weak. Many seemed to assume that ‘frontal precipitation’ was linked to one of the two diagrams provided in the insert, which was not the case. Rocks and weathering
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9696/11 Q2(c) (Cambridge)
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