Climate

Question 1

State characteristics of weather that can be measured at a weather station and name the instrument used to measure it. [2]

Answer 1

Max/min temperature - max-min thermometer;
Humidity - hygrometer;
Hours of sunshine/sunlight - sunshine recorder;
Wind direction - Wind vane;
Wind speed - Anemometer;
Air/atmospheric pressure - Barometer;
Precipitation - rain gauge;
Cloud amount - observation.

Question 2

Give three pieces of advice about the location of the weather recording instrument. [3]

Answer 2

Locate on a roof;
Do not locate under trees, plants;
Do not locate between buildings;
Put them in the open area, not in shade.

Question 3

Explain the advantages of using digital weather recording instruments rather than traditional instruments. [5]

Answer 3

Greater accuracy, up to several d.p.;
Human errors are eliminated;
Data obtained is continuous;
Saves time - data can instantly be logged on and analysed by computer;
Instruments are always in position - less likely to break instruments.