Worksheet: Weather and Climate | IGCSE Oxford Geography Foundations for Year 6 - Class 6 PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):

Q1: What type of weather system is typically associated with high air pressure and good weather?
A: Depression
B: Anticyclone
C: Front
D: Convectional system

Ans: B

• Anticyclones are areas of high pressure.
• They result in sinking cool air, leading to clear skies.
• This weather system is known for calm and stable weather conditions.

Q2: Which instrument would you use to measure wind speed?
A: Barometer
B: Anemometer
C: Thermometer
D: Hygrometer

Ans: B. 

• An anemometer is specifically designed to measure wind speed.
• Other instruments like barometers measure pressure, not wind speed.

Q3: What is the term for a small area’s climate that differs from its surrounding area?
A: Macroclimate
B: Mesoclimate
C: Microclimate
D: Topoclimate

Ans: C. 

• A microclimate refers to the climate of a small specific place within a larger area.
• It differs from the general climate of the region.

Q4: What type of rainfall occurs when moist air is forced to rise over a mountain range?
A: Frontal rainfall
B: Convectional rainfall
C: Relief rainfall
D: Cyclonic rainfall

Ans: C.

• Relief rainfall happens when air is lifted over landforms such as mountains.
• The air cools and condenses to form precipitation.

Q5: What does a wind vane measure?
A: Wind speed
B: Wind direction
C: Air pressure
D: Humidity

Ans: B. 

• A wind vane is used to determine the direction from which the wind is blowing.
• It does not measure speed, pressure, or humidity.

Fill in the Blanks:

Q 1: The science that studies weather patterns and phenomena is known as __________. 

Ans: Meteorology

Q2: The instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure is called a __________. 

Ans: Barometer

Q3: A weather system associated with low air pressure and poor weather is called a __________. 

Ans: Depression

Q4: The type of rainfall that occurs when warm air rises over colder, heavier air at a front is known as __________ rainfall. 

Ans: Frontal

Q5: The small-scale climate variation influenced by local features like buildings and trees is referred to as a __________. 

Ans: Microclimate

True/False:

Q1: Meteorology is the study of meteors and their impact on Earth’s atmosphere. 

Ans: False

Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and weather, not meteors.

Q2: A barometer is used to measure wind speed. 

Ans: False

Explanation:

A barometer measures atmospheric pressure, not wind speed.

Q3: Anticyclones are associated with low air pressure and typically result in poor weather conditions. 

Ans: False

Anticyclones are high-pressure systems that usually bring good weather.

Q4: Relief rainfall is caused by the movement of warm air over a mountain range. 

Ans: True

Relief rainfall happens when moist air is lifted over terrain like mountains.

Q5: The Beaufort scale is used to measure visibility in the atmosphere. 

Ans: False

The Beaufort scale measures wind force, not visibility.

Match the Following

Answer: 1 - C 2 - D 3 - B 4 - E 5 - A

Explanation:

• Meteorology © is the study of weather and atmospheric phenomena.
• A Barometer (D) is used to measure the pressure of the atmosphere.
• An Anticyclone (B) is a high-pressure system associated with stable weather conditions.
• Relief Rainfall (E) occurs when moist air is forced to rise over elevation such as mountains, leading to precipitation.
• A Microclimate (A) is a climate that can vary from the general climate of the region due to specific local features.