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Climate and Global Warming (Multiple Choice Questions) 84-08

Theme: Climate Issue: Global warming Last update: 4th Feb, 09

1. The intensity of wind speed is determined by the (1984 CE Q.28)A. relative humidityB. temperatureC. pressure gradientD. duration of sunshine

2. The main factor leading to the formation of land and sea breezes is the (1984 CE Q.29)A. meeting of cold and warm air masses

B. differential heating of land and sea

C. rotation of the earth

D. evaporation of water

3. Which of the following are features of the type of cloud shown in the diagram? (1987 CE Q.32)

(1) It can be classified as high cloud.(2) It is made up of tiny water droplets and ice crystals.(3) It is usually associated with hail.(4) It results from strong uprising air currents.

A. (1) and (3) onlyB. (2) and (4) onlyC. (1), (2) and (3) onlyD. (2), (3) and (4) only

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4. In the figure below, which of the following planetary winds shown is incorrectly shown? (1987 CE Q.35)

A. WB. XC. YD. Z

5. Assuming other factors affecting temperature are absent, which of the following best shows the relationshipbetween temperature and latitude? (1987 CE Q.46)

6. In which of the following regions is rain most likely to occur? (1990 CE Q.16)A. the leeward slopes of a high mountain

B. the area under the influence of a cyclone

C. an area affected by offshore winds

D. the western side of a continent between 20Nand 30N

Latitude Latitude

Latitude

Temperature

Latitude

Temp

erature

Temp

erature

Temperature

D.C.

A. B.

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7. Places which lie along the same latitude may have different diurnal ranges of temperatures on the same day.Which of the following factors may best explain this phenomenon? (1991 CE Q.14)

(1) cloud cover(2) distance from the sea(3) longitude(4) vegetation cover

A. (1), (2) and (3) only

B. (1), (2) and (4) only

C. (1), (3) and (4) only

D. (2), (3) and (4) only

8. Study the figure below. Which of the following temperature recording is most probably recorded at Y?(1991 CE Q. 21)

Temperature (C)

A. 8.0B. 11.8C. 14.0D. 16.7

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9. The figure below shows the movement of winds across a mountain. Which of the following describes thecharacteristics of the descending winds? (1992 CE Q.20)

A. hot and dryB. hot and wetC. cool and dryD.

cool and wet

10. The absence of cloud cover in tropical deserts may lead to (1992 CE Q.18)(1) intense solar heating in daytime(2) maximum radiation at night(3) a low rate of evaporation(4) a large diurnal range of temperature

A. (1), (2) and (3) only

B. (1), (2) and (4) only

C. (1), (3) and (4) only

D. (2), (3) and (4) only

11. Which of the following statements about air pressure and wind is INCORRECT? (1993 CE Q.13)A. Wind blows from high pressure to low pressure.B. Air pressure increases with altitude.C. Subsiding air results in high pressure.D. A steep pressure gradient results in strong winds.

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12. The graph shows the climatic conditions of a place. It is most probably located (1993 CE Q.14)

(1) near the coast.(2) in the temperate latitudes.(3) in the southern hemisphere.(4) at a high altitude.

A. (1), (2) and (3) onlyB. (1), (2) and (4) onlyC.

(1), (3) and (4) only

D. (2), (3) and (4) only13. What types of rainfall are most likely to occur in regions X and Y respectively? (1994 CE Q.8)

A. Convectional rain, Relief rain

B. Cyclonic rain, Convectional rain

C. Relief rain, Convectional rain

D. Convectional rain, Cyclonic rain

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14. Which of the following are correct descriptions of the monsoon system? (1994 CE Q.18)(1) Hong Kong experiences the cold, dry northeast monsoon in winter.(2) The eastern coast of China experiences the SE monsoon in summer.(3) The NE monsoon blows out from central China in summer.(4) The low pressure centre in the Pacific Ocean in July attracts NW winds.

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only

D. (2) and (4) only

15. Which place on the above map simplified weather chart is most likely to experience the strongest wind?(1994 CE Q.24)

A. W

B. X

C. Y

D. Z

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16. The figure below shows a water cycle. The rate of process X is affected by (1995 CE Q.15)

(1) humidity.(2) wind speed.(3) size of the sea.(4) insolation.

A. (1), (2) and (3) onlyB. (1), (2) and (4) onlyC. (1), (3) and (4) onlyD. (2), (3) and (4) only

17. Refer to the map below. Which of the following statements are correct? (1995 CE Q.17)

(1) It shows the pressure pattern in January.(2) The overhead sun shifts north of the equator.(3) The land is heated up rapidly in the interior of Asia.(4) Hong Kong experiences warm wet onshore winds.


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18. In Hong Kong, rain is most likely to occur with the approach of(1996 CE Q.20)(1) an anticyclone(2) a cold front(3) a trough(4) a tropical cyclone


19. Air temperature decreases with increasing height because (1996 CE Q.24)(1) at higher latitudes, the air is less dense(2) at higher latitudes, the suns rays are less intense(3) the suns rays heat the Earth surface first, which in turn warms the air(4) at higher latitudes, and there are few impurities to absorb heat

A. (1) only

B. (2) and (3) only

C. (1), (2) and (4) only

D. (1), (3) and (4) only

20. With reference to the diagram below, which shows two equal rays of sunlight, A and B, reaching the earth,which of the following statements are correct? (1996 CE Q.25)

(1) The energy from the suns ray is more concentrated at Y than at X. (2) There is more energy from the sun along B than along A.(3) Y is hotter than X because it is nearer to the sun.(4) The distance travelled by ray A through the Earths atmosphere to the Earths surface is greater

than the distance travelled by ray B.

A. (1) and (4) only

B. (2) and (3) only

C. (1), (3) and (4) only

D. (2), (3) and (4) only

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21. In Hong Kong, south-facing slopes are warmer than north-facing slopes because (1996 CE Q.30)(1) they receive a longer period of sunlight(2) they are more sheltered from the cold northerly winds(3) they are more influenced by the sea(4) they are located at more southerly latitudes

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (3) and (4) only

C. (1), (2) and (3) only

D. (1), (3) and (4) only

22. Which of the following may affect the diurnal range of temperature of a place? (1997 CE Q.29)(1) lapse rate(2) presence of cloud cover(3) distance from the sea(4) altitude

A. (1) and (3) only

B. (2) and (4) only

C. (1), (2) and (4) only

D. (2), (3) and (4) only

23. Which of the following weather phenomena are common in summer in Hong Kong? (1997 CE Q.30)(1) advection fog(2)

anticyclone

(3) thunderstorm(4) typhoon


24. X is a form of precipitation which is made up of ice crystals and is usually associated with thunderstorms/X is (1998 CE Q.22)

A. frost.B. hail.C. sleet.D. snow.

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25. Assuming that other factors affecting pressure are absent, which of the following best shows the relationshipbetween pressure and altitude? (1998 CE Q.26)

26. Which of the following descriptions of the climate in an urban area are correct? (1999 CE Q.31)(1)

Temperature is generally higher than in a rural area.

(2) Clouds and fog are generally more frequent than in a rural area.(3) Precipitation is generally lower than in a rural area.(4) Absorption of heat on the land surface is generally slower than a rural area.

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (2) and (4) only

C. (1), (2) and (3) only

D. (2), (3) and (4) only

Pressure Pressure

Pressure

Altitude

Pressure

Altitude

Altitude

Altitude

D.C.

A. B.

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27. Refer to the air saturation curve shown in the diagram below. Which point in the diagram represents thelowest absolute humidity? (1999 CE Q.32)

A. Point AB. Point BC. Point CD. Point D

28. If the air temperature recorded at a metrological station at a height of 2000 metres is 10 C, the airtemperature at sea level should be (1999 CE Q.34)

A. 27 C

B. 23 C

C. 13 C

D. -3 C

29. Wind direction on the Earths surface is determined by (1999 CE Q.35)(1) deflection force.(2) gravitation pull.(3) pressure gradient.(4) pressure difference.


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30. Refer to the diagram below. Which one best describes the daytime temperature difference between an urbanarea and its adjacent rural area? (1999 CE Q.36)

31. Which of the following is the correct sequence of air movement between the equator and the 30 latitude?(2000 CE Q.30)

(1) The surface air flows from the 30 latitude to the equator.(2) The air over the equator is hot. It expands and rises.(3)

The upper level air moves poleward.

(4) The air contracts and sinks.

A. (1), (3), (4), (2)B. (1), (4), (3), (2)C. (2), (3), (4), (1)D. (2), (4), (3), (1)

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32. Refer to the diagram below. The types of precipitation that may possibly be received at ground level are inthe form of(2000 CE Q.32)

(1) frost.(2) snow.(3) hail.(4) rain.

A. (1) and (2) onlyB.

(1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (4) onlyD. (3) and (4) only

33. Refer to the figure below. If the relative humidity at X is 60%, the relative humidity at Y will most probablybe (2000 CE Q.33)

A. below 60%.B. above 60% but below 100%.C. 100%.D. exceeding 100%.

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34.

The above map of Hong Kong shows the rainfall data (mm) on one day in June. The northern part of the

New Territories receives the lowest amount of rainfall because (2000 CE Q.35)

(1) the moisture-laden winds come from the south.(2) of the influence of continental air mass.(3)

it is located in the rain-shadow area.

(4) it is a low-lying area.


35. Which of the following conditions are required for the occurrence of condensation? (2001 CE Q.32)(1) presence of condensation nuclei(2) 100% relative humidity(3) temperature below 0C(4) strong convective currents

A. (1) and (2) onlyB. (1) and (4) onlyC. (3) and (4) onlyD. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

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36.

The above diagram can best explain (2001 CE Q.33)A. the formation of clouds.B. a decrease of temperature with height.C. a decrease of relative humidity with height.D. an increase of air pressure with height.

37. In Hong Kong, precipitation in winter is usually caused by the presence of(2001 CE Q.35)A. a warm front.B. a cold front.C. a trough.D. an anticyclone.

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38. Which of the following account(s) for the larger amount of clouds in urban areas than in rural areas?(2001 CE Q.38)

(1) greater amount of carbon monoxide in the atmosphere of the urban areas(2) greater amount of ozone in the atmosphere of the urban areas(3) greater amount of particulates in the atmosphere of the urban areas(4) greater amount of water vapour in the atmosphere of the urban areas

A. (3) onlyB. (1) and (3) onlyC. (2) and (4) onlyD. (1), (2) and (4) only

39. Which of the following best describe the weather conditions associated with the passage of a cold front?(2002 CE Q.28)

(1) drop in temperature(2) sunny(3) rise in pressure(4) change in wind direction

A. (1), (2) and (3) onlyB.

(1), (2) and (4) only

C. (1), (3) and (4) onlyD. (2), (3) and (4) only

40. Which of the following factors determine the direction of the planetary wind system? (2002 CE Q.31)(1) different rates of heating of land mass and water body(2) rotation of the earth(3) tilting of the earth's axis(4) alternate belts of high and low pressure on the earth's surface


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41.

The above figure shows the pattern of isotherms of a continent. Which of the following statements is correct?

(2002 CE Q.29)

A. The figure shows the pattern of isotherms in summer.B. The temperature of the sea is lower than that of the land on the same latitude.C. The pressure is higher over the continent than over the sea.D. Winds blow from the sea towards the centre of the continent.

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42. Refer to the figure below. Which of the following comparisons between slope X and slope Y are correct?(2002 CE Q.32)

Slope X Slope Y

(1) Air is ascending. Air is descending.

(2) Winds are wet. Winds are dry.

(3) Winds bring cooling effect. Winds bring warming effect.

(4) Winds are on-shore; Winds are off-shore.


43. Which of the following are the conditions required for the occurrence of condensation?(2003 CE Q.20)

(1) saturated air(2) a dew-point temperature(3) the presence of dust particles(4) high pressure

A. (1), (2) and (3) only

B. (1), (2) and (4) only

C. (1), (3) and (4) only

D. (2), (3) and (4) only

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44. Which of the following descriptions of the planetary wind system are correct? (2003 CE Q.26)(1) Westerlies blow out from the doldrums.(2) Trades and westerlies diverge from the 30 latitudes.(3) Westerlies are common at the 40 latitudes.(4) Polar easterlies and the westerlies converge at the 60 latitudes.

A. (1), (2) and (3) only

B. (1), (2) and (4) only

C. (1), (3) and (4) only

D. (2), (3) and (4) only

45. Referring to the diagram below, the weather in Hong Kong is likely to become (2003 CE Q. 28)

(assume in March)

A. calm and dry

B. warm and dry

C. gusty and humid

D. warm and humid

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46. Refer to the saturation curve in the above diagram. If there are 25 grams of moisture in one cubic metre ofair and the air temperature is 30C, the relative humidity will be (2004 CE Q.26)

A. 33%B. 63%C. 83%D. 100%

47.

The table below shows the average climatic data of an Asian City in a certain year. Which of the followingstatements are CORRECT? (2004 CE Q.27)

January July Whole year

Mean monthly temperature (C) 15.8 28.8 23.0

Mean relative humidity (%) 71 80 77

Total rainfall (mm) 23.4 323.5 2214.3

Amount of sunshine (h) 152.4 231.1 1948.1

Mean wind speed (km/h) 24.0 20.0 22.6

(1) Winds are stronger in winter.(2) Insolation is stronger in summer.(3) The annual range of temperature is greater than 20C.(4) There is seasonal variation of rainfall.


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48. Which of the following can best explain the high annual rainfall at the Equator? (2004 CE Q. 45)A. The sunlight is intense.B. The air pressure is high.C. The air converges and rises.D. The angle of the sun is high.

49. Which of the following are the major greenhouse gases? (2005 CE Q.11)(1) methane(2) carbon dioxide(3) sulphur dioxide(4) water vapour

A. (1) and (3) onlyB. (3) and (4) onlyC. (1), (2) and (4) onlyD. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

50. The figures below are two satellite photographs showing the average annual polar ice concentration in theArctic Ocean in 1979 (left) and 1998 (right) respectively. What is the possible consequence of the change in

the polar ice concentration? (2005 CE Q.12)

A. coastal floodingB. the El Nino effectC. a higher salt content in ocean waterD. a tsunami

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51. Which of the following account for the trend shown in the figure below? (2005 CE Q.13)

(1) emission of carbon dioxide from industrial activities(2) release of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) from air-conditioners(3) large scale deforestation(4) release of nitrous oxide from the burning of agricultural waste

A. (1) and (4) onlyB. (2) and (3) onlyC. (1), (2) and (4) onlyD. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

52. The figure below is a satellite photograph of the Himalayas. The different positions of the glacier in differentyears are marked on the photograph. These different positions in different years are caused by

(2005 CE Q.20)

A. global warming.B. global cooling.C. land subsidence.D. an increase in surface vegetation.

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53. Which of the following are favourable conditions for agricultural activities brought about by a tropicalhumid climate? (2005 CE Q.38)

(1) high annual rainfall(2) high potential evapotranspiration(3) large variations in annual rainfall(4) abundant insolation

A. (1) and (4) only

B. (2) and (3) only

C. (1), (3) and (4) only

D. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

54. Which of the following diagrams CORRECTLY shows the global distribution of pressure and wind patterns?(2005 CE Q.46)

55. Refer to the table below. Assuming other conditions are the same, the climatic data shows that(2005 CE Q. 47)

A. City X is located at a higher latitude.

B. City X is located at a higher altitude.

C. City Y experiences a smaller annual temperature range.

D. City Y is located in the interior of a continent.

City X City Y

Maximum temperature (C) 25.3 22.0

Minimum temperature (C) -0.9 -16.1

Annual rainfall (mm) 720.0 175.3

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56. Which of the following statements about the annual distribution of insolation is CORRECT?(2005 CE Q.48)

A. Insolation received varies with latitudes.

B. Maximum insolation is received at the Equator

C. Coastal areas receive more insolation than the interior of continents.

D. Mountainous areas receive more insolation than lowlands.

57. Which of the following is NOT a climatic impact on the agricultural development in Xinjiang?(2005 CE Q.50)

A. A high amount of insolation in summer favours the growth of crops.B. The cold winter limits the growing season.C. Cloudy skies lower the summer temperature, which favours the growth of crops.D. A limited amount of rainfall makes farming difficult.

58. Which of the following human activities would increase the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?(2006 CE Q.31)

(1) paddy growing(2) livestock rearing(3) landfilling(4) incineration

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (3) and (4) only

C. (1), (2) and (4) only

D. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

59. Which of the following is evidence of global warming? (2006 CE Q.32)(1) a drop in global sea level of above 20 cm in the past century(2) an increase in average global temperature on the earths surface(3) a retreat of glaciers on high mountains(4) a melting of the polar ice caps

A. (1) and (4) only

B. (2) and (3) only

C. (1), (3) and (4) only

D. (2), (3) and (4) only

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62.

The climatic graphs above show the temperature and precipitation patterns of cities X and Y. Which of the

following descriptions correctly compare the climate characteristics of these two cities? (2006 CE Q.35)

Climatic characteristics City X City Y

(1) Mean annual temperature higher lower

(2) Annual range of temperature smaller larger

(3) Annual rainfall more less

(4) Rainy season summer winter

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (4) only

C. (2) and (3) only

D. (3) and (4) only

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63.

The figure above shows the monthly net radiation and average temperature for place X at 20S. Which of the

following statements are CORRECT? (2006 CE Q.36)

(1)

There is a positive relationship between temperature and net radiation.(2) Summer months have less net radiation than winter months.(3) The annual range of temperature is more than 10C.(4) In winter months, the incoming radiation is more than the outgoing radiation.

A. (1) and (4) only

B. (2) and (3) only

C. (1), (2) and (3) only

D. (2), (3) and (4) only

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64.

The diagram above shows the global radiation budget in June. Which of the following can correctly describe theradiation budget in that month? (2006 CE Q.37)

(1) Regions south of 65S receive no insolation.(2) The largest radiation surplus is recorded at the Equator.(3) In southern Hemisphere, the latitudinal change of incoming radiation is greater than that of

outgoing radiation.

(4) There is a radiation deficit at 75N.

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (4) only

D. (3) and (4) only

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65.

Refer to the above figure. Which of the following are the CORRECT comparisons of the climatic characteristics

between place A and place B? (2007 CE Q.11)

Place A Place B

(1) Annual amount of insolation smaller larger

(2) Annual range of temperature larger smaller

(3) Annual rainfall less more

(4) Length of day longer shorter

A. (1) and (4) only

B. (2) and (3) only

C. (2), (3) and (4) only

D. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

66. The diagram below shows the pressure and wind systems in Africa in a specific season. There is one mistakein the labelling of the diagram. Which of the following is the CORRECT amendment? (2007 CE Q.12)

A. ITCZ should be changed to subtropical high.B. July should be changed to January.C. Low should be changed to HighD. Isobars should be changed to Isohyets.

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67. Which of the following are the natural hazards caused by extreme weather? (2007 CE Q.13)(1) flooding(2) landslides(3) forest fires(4) tsunamis

A. (1) and (3) only

B. (2) and (4) only

C. (1), (2) and (3) only

D. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

68. Which of the following statements about the diagram below are CORRECT? (2007 CE Q.14)(1) It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere.(2) The sun is overhead at the Tropic of Cancer.(3) The Arctic Circle receives 24 hours of daylight on that day.(4) There are 12 hours of daylight at the Equator on that day.

A. (1) and (4) only

B. (2) and (3) only

C. (2), (3) and (4) only

D. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

69. Which of the following human activities and their respective effects on greenhouse gases are CORRECT?(2007 CE Q.15)

A. (1) and (3) only

B. (2) and (4) only

C. (1), (2) and (3) only

D. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Human activity Effect

(1) Burning of fossil fuels Increase in carbon dioxide

(2) Livestock rearing Increase in methane

(3) Industrial activities Increase in nitrous oxide

(4) Deforestation Increase in CFCS

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70. Study the climatic graphs of two cities, X and Y, and their locations on the map below. Which of thefollowing factors explain the climatic differences between the two countries? (2005 CESP)

(1) latitude(2) maritime influence in City X(3) dominance of high pressure in City X(4) continentality in City Y

A. (1) and (3) only

B. (2) and (3) only

C. (1), (2) and (4) only

D. (1), (3) and (4) only

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71.

Which of the following descriptions about the map above are CORRECT? (2008 CE Q.24)

(1) This map shows the world distribution of isotherms in January.(2) At the Tropic of Cancer, the temperature is higher than that at the Tropic of Capricorn.(3) Along the same latitude in the Northern Hemisphere, the temperature of the ocean is lower than

that of the continental interior.(4) The highest temperatures in the world occur at the Equator.

A. (1) and (4) only

B. (2) and (3) only

C. (1), (2) and (3) only

D. (2), (3) and (4) only

72. Which of the following best represents the distribution of pressure belts in March in the NorthernHemisphere? (2008 CE Q.25)

Latitude

0 30 60 90

A. Low High Low High

B. High Low High Low

C. High Low Low High

D. Low High High Low

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73. Which of the following is a CORRECT statement on the factors affecting temperature? (2008 CE Q.26)A. South facing slopes in the Northern Hemisphere are cooler than north facing slopes.B. Ocean currents flowing equatorward are warm currents.C. On-shore winds have a cooling effect on the coastal region in summer.D. Land releases heat more slowly than sea in winter.

74.

Which of the following can best be represented by X in the figure above? (2008 CE Q.27)

(1) latitude(2) temperature(3) altitude(4) distance from the sea

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (4) onlyC. (2) and (3) only

D. (3) and (4) only

75. Which of the following are functions of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? (2008 CE Q.29)(1) to absorb short-wave radiation(2) to trap the terrestrial radiation(3) to keep the Earths surface warm(4) to provide the essential substance for respiration

A. (1) and (4) only

B. (2) and (3) only

C. (1), (2) and (3) only

D. (2), (3) and (4) only

pressure

X

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76. With reference to the locations of the two places, P and Q, in the figure below, which of the followingcontrasts in climatic characteristics between P and Q are CORRECT? (2008 CE Q.28)

(1) The annual range of temperature at P is larger than that at Q.(2) The winter temperature at P is higher than that at Q.(3) The annual rainfall at P is smaller than that at Q.(4) The annual insolation at P is larger than that at Q.

A. (1) and (3) only

B. (2) and (4) only

C. (1), (2) and (3) onlyD. (1), (3) and (4) only

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4 B A A D D C B A C A

5 D A A A D A C D D A

6 A D A B B B C A C C

7. B A C C A B

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