1.Define the following terms:
(a) Climate
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(b) Weather
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(c) Meteorology
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2. Which weather instrument is used to measure each of the following factors;
(i) Rainfall ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) Temperature ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(iii) Air pressure …………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Write short notes about the following;
(i) Isonephs
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(ii) Isotherms
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(iii) Contours
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4. Write down the main six climatic zones of Africa
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5. Which type of rainfall is mainly received in equatorial regions?
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6. Describe Mediterranean climate
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7. What are sand
dunes?……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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8. Outline any four physical factors influencing the climate of Africa?
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9. Why do Mediterranean regions of Africa get rainfall during winter?
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10. What are ocean currents?
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11. Give three characteristics of equatorial climate.
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12. How does each of the following affect climate;
(i) Altitude
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(ii) Latitude
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(iii) Ocean currents
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13. What causes prevailing winds?
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14. Name the warm ocean current that washes the coast of West Africa?
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15. How does climate affect human activities?
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16. Name two major deserts of Africa?
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17. Which two human activities are practiced in temperate regions of Africa?
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18. Describe the climate which is mainly experienced in each of the following regions;
(i) North Africa
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(ii) Central Africa
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(iii) East Africa
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19. Place X gets an annual rainfall of 1000mm, which type of climate is it likely to have?
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20. Give two climatic problems facing people in Sahara desert?
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21. In which one way does climate determine people’s way of dressing?
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22. How can crop growing be made possible in north eastern Uganda?
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23. Give two problems caused by drought in Africa?
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24. State two causes of climate change in most parts of Africa?
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