Weather: past paper questions
Real questions on weather
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- 0460/23 · October/November 2025 · Q5a(i)[3]
Use the information in Fig. 5.1 to complete the table. temperature in August °C annual temperature range °C rainfall in November mm
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · October/November 2025 · Q5a(ii)[2]
Which two of the following statements describe the climate of Jambi, Indonesia? Tick (3) only two boxes. (ii) tick (3) There is a cold season. There is a hot season. Temperatures are high throughout the year. There is a high annual range of temperature. Annual rainfall is high. Annual rainfall is low.
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · October/November 2025 · Q5b[2]
Fig. 5.2 shows the world distribution of areas with an equatorial climate. 1 23 2 °N Tropic of Cancer 0° Equator 1 23 2 °S Tropic of Capricorn Key equatorial climate Fig. 5.2 Describe the distribution of the areas with an equatorial climate.
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · May/June 2025 · Q3a(i)[1]
Name the weather instrument labelled X in Fig. 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · May/June 2025 · Q3a(ii)[2]
State two types of weather data which can be obtained by using the instruments shown in Fig. 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · May/June 2025 · Q3a(iii)[3]
Describe a suitable location for the instruments shown in Fig. 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · May/June 2025 · Q3a(iv)[4]
Explain how weather data is obtained from the instruments shown in Fig. 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · May/June 2025 · Q3b(i)[3]
Identify the dates in September with: the highest range of temperature the highest atmospheric pressure
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · May/June 2025 · Q3b(ii)[5]
Explain how data about rainfall can be collected for a period of 14 days.
See it on the paper → - 0460/21 · May/June 2025 · Q5a[3]
Using Fig. 5.1, describe the pattern of precipitation.
See it on the paper → - 0460/22 · May/June 2025 · Q4a(i)[1]
Using Fig. 4.1, calculate the annual rainfall. Tick (✓) the correct answer. rainfall (mm) tick (✓) 152 258 556 367
See it on the paper → - 0460/22 · May/June 2025 · Q4a(ii)[3]
Describe the pattern of rainfall shown in Fig. 4.1. Do not use statistics in your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · May/June 2025 · Q4a(i)[1]
Complete the 1008 mb isobar line in the south of the map on Fig. 4.1.
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · May/June 2025 · Q4a(ii)[1]
Shade the area below 1000 mb on Fig. 4.1.
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · May/June 2025 · Q4b[2]
Use Fig. 4.1 to compare the weather conditions shown at New Delhi and Bengaluru. You should use data in your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · October/November 2024 · Q4a(i)[1]
What was the diurnal (daily) range of temperature in Karachi on 25 February 2022? °C
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · October/November 2024 · Q4a(ii)[2]
Using Figs. 4.1 and 4.2, work out the relative humidity for Karachi on 25 February 2022. You should show your working out in the box provided. = %
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · October/November 2024 · Q4a(iii)[3]
Using Fig. 4.1, identify three traditional weather instruments which are kept in a Stevenson Screen.
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · October/November 2024 · Q4a(iv)[4]
Describe two features of a Stevenson Screen. For each feature explain how it ensures that the weather data recorded are accurate. feature feature
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · October/November 2024 · Q4b(i)[3]
Describe three changes between the weather on 1 March 2022 and 4 March 2022. Do not use statistics.
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What examiners said
Many candidates correctly identified the anemometer. The most common incorrect answer was wind vane. Some incorrect answers were made up such as ‘wind speedometer’.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/11 Q3(a)(i) (Cambridge)
Many candidates scored both marks. Common incorrect answers were temperature and rainfall.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/11 Q3(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
Stronger candidates scored 3 marks by typically referring to high/trees/buildings/open areas.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/11 Q3(a)(iii) (Cambridge)
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