Weather: past paper questions
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- 0976/22 · May/June 2026 · Q4a[3]
4 (a) Figure 4.1 (Insert) shows different types of cloud. Identify two types of cloud shown in Figure 4.1. Tick two correct answers. types of cloud tick (VY) cirrus cumulonimbus cumulus nimbostratus stratus © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2026 weather maps. 1004 mb 1006 mb rem Zs 0 100 v km Figure 4.2 key mb...
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · 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 → - 0976/22 · 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 → - 0976/12 · October/November 2024 · Q4a(i)[1]
What is the name of the equipment shown in Fig. 4.1? (i)
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · October/November 2024 · Q4a(ii)[2]
Which two of the following traditional weather instruments are kept inside the piece of equipment shown in Fig. 4.1? Tick (✓) two correct answers from the list provided. tick (✓ ✓) anemometer barometer sunshine recorder wind vane wet and dry bulb thermometer (hygrometer)
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · October/November 2024 · Q4a(iii)[3]
Describe an ideal site for the equipment shown in Fig. 4.1.
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · October/November 2024 · Q4a(iv)[4]
Explain why the equipment shown in Fig. 4.1: is made of wood has a double roof has one metre long legs has slatted sides.
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · October/November 2024 · Q4b(i)[3]
Describe three differences between the clouds shown in Figs. 4.2 and 4.3.
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · October/November 2024 · Q4b(ii)[5]
Explain how a traditional rain gauge can be used to measure precipitation for a period of one month.
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · October/November 2024 · Q5a(i)[1]
State the mean monthly temperature for In Salah in May. °C
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · October/November 2024 · Q5a(ii)[1]
State the mean annual temperature range for In Salah. °C
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · October/November 2024 · Q5b(i)[1]
Give one difference between the climates of the two places.
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · May/June 2024 · Q4a(iv)[4]
Explain why: transpiration varies from time to time overland flow varies from place to place.
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · May/June 2024 · Q5a(i)[3]
Name the types of instruments shown in Fig. 5.1. A B
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · May/June 2024 · Q5a(ii)[2]
Give the readings shown on instruments A and B. A
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · May/June 2024 · Q5b(i)[1]
Calculate the average daily rainfall forecast for the five days shown. mm
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · May/June 2024 · Q5b(ii)[1]
Calculate the daily (diurnal) temperature range forecast for Monday. °C
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · May/June 2024 · Q5b(iii)[1]
Some people are planning to climb a mountain in the area. Suggest which day of the week would be best for their climb.
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · October/November 2023 · Q4a[2]
State what each weather instrument measures. Choose your answers from the following list. air pressure humidity rainfall sunshine hours wind direction wind speed Fig. 4. Fig. 4. Fig. 4. Fig. 4.
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · October/November 2023 · Q4b[3]
Study Fig. 4.5 (Insert), which shows a wind rose diagram. Compare the wind from the south‑south‑west (SSW) and the north (N). Use statistics in your answer.
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What examiners said
This question was well answered with most candidates selecting the correct tick box of 258 mm. The answer could have been estimated since the nearest values either side were over 100 mm away from this total. There were, however, many examples of candidates writing the monthly totals down and adding them up on the examination paper.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0976/22 Q4(a)(i) (Cambridge)
The best responses were from candidates who were able to identify the most striking patterns from the climate graph (Figure 4.1), for example the highest and lowest period of rainfall or the largest drop. Many identified that the highest period of rainfall was from December to February or in winter, whilst the lowest period was from April to June. Alternatively, the highest rainfall was in Februar...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0976/22 Q4(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
Most candidates scored the two marks available for this question. The most common error was for Fig. 4.1 where many candidates did not recognise the barometer and suggested the instrument measured sunshine hours.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0976/22 Q4(a) (Cambridge)
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