Unit 2 The Climate of Pakistan
Q.1:
(a) Study Fig. below, which shows the climate of Karachi.
(i) By how much does the temperature rise from January to
May? [1]
(ii) Describe the pattern of rainfall during the winter
season from October to March. [2]
(iii) Describe the climate of the
months from June to September. [4]
(b) Explain the causes of the monsoon at Karachi. [4]
(c) (i) Name the violent storms that form over the sea and that may affect
Karachi. [1]
(ii) In which months may these occur? [1]
(iii) Explain how storms such as these may affect industry and
communications in urban areas. [6]
(iv) Read the article below.
Assess the possibilities and problems for electricity generation
other than by fossil fuels at Karachi. [6]
Q:2
The map, Fig. 2, shows the locations of two weather stations and their
records of rainfall and mean monthly temperature.
(a)(i) Compare the amount and seasonal distribution of rainfall at Quetta and
Lahore. [4]
(ii) Give reasons for the differences in amount and seasonal
distribution of rainfall at Quetta and Lahore. [6]
(iii) Compare the mean monthly temperatures of Quetta and Lahore.
[3]
(iv)Explain the seasonal changes in temperature at Lahore. [3]
Q. 3:
Study the map, Fig. 2, which shows the main monsoon wind and the rainfall
distribution from July to September.
(i) Explain why the monsoon wind that is shown develops. [4]
(ii) Describe the rainfall distribution shown in Fig. 2 and explain how the
monsoon winds cause it. [6]
(iii) How may storms and heavy rainfall cause problems for people in
Pakistan? [5]
Q.4:
Study Fig. 2, which shows the climate of Misgar
(i) With reference to Fig. 2, explain why the Hunza River increases in
volume in the summer months. [2]
(ii) Explain how topography and climate affect the lives of the
people in mountain areas. Use your knowledge of mountain areas and
information from Fig. 2 to help you. [6]
Q.5:
(i) Describe the climate of area C, shown on Fig. 3.
Q. 6:
Study Fig. 1, a map of natural hazards in Pakistan.
Study Fig. 1
(i) Which area is affected by tropical cyclones? [1]
(ii) Describe the physical effects of tropical cyclones in this area. [5]
(iii) Heavy rain and thunderstorms affect business and industry in urban
areas. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the rain and storms. [6]
Q. 7:
(a) Study Fig. 7, which shows the desert climate of Nok Kundi.
(i) With reference to Fig. 7, describe the yearly distribution of temperature
and rainfall in a desert climate. [5]
(ii) Explain how the climate of desert areas affects agricultural and industrial
development.[6]
(iii) Describe the route of the main monsoon across Pakistan. [4]
Q. 8:
(a) Study Fig. 4, which shows the rainfall of Peshawar and Lahore
(i) Using figures from Fig. 4 in your answer compare the distribution
of rainfall from June to September at Lahore and Peshawar. [2]
(ii) Using figures from Fig. 4 in your answer compare the
distribution of rainfall from June to September at Lahore and
Peshawar. [2]
Q. 9:
(c) Study Figs 5A and 5B, which show rainfall distribution in
Pakistan.
(i) What is the main cause of rainfall from:
A) December to March?
B) April to June?
[2]
(ii) Name one area which receives high rainfall in both seasons
A and B. [1]
(iii) Which area receives the highest rainfall from December to
March? [1]
(iv) Explain the importance of the arrival of the monsoon to
people who live and work in urban areas. [4]
Q. 10:
Study Fig. 3, which shows the climate of Gilgit.
What is the maximum temperature, and in which month does it occur? [2]
In which season of the year is the rainfall highest? [1]
Compare the climate of the months from May to September with
the months from November to February. [4]
In what ways does the winter climate make life difficult for people who live in
mountainous areas? [6]
Q. 11:
(a) Study the map of Pakistan, Fig. 1.
(b) Study the rainfall graph for Murree, located on the map, Fig. 1.
(i) What is the total rainfall for the period July-August? [1]
(ii) Explain the high rainfall total for the period July-August. [5]
(iii) Describe the amount and pattern of Murree’s rainfall from December to
March. [3]
(iv) Explain why Murree has rainfall in winter. [3]
(v) What type of rainfall does Murree receive in May-June and October-
November and how is it formed? [4]
(c) Study the rainfall graphs for Nok Kundi and Murree located on the map, Fig. 1.
(i) How much more rainfall does the driest month at Murree receive than the
wettest month at Nok Kundi? [1]
(iii) Murree has as much rain in its driest month as Nok Kundi
receives in a whole year. Why is the area in which Nok Kundi is situated
so dry? [3]
Q. 12:
(b) Study Fig. 2, a bar chart showing precipitation for Peshawar.
Describe the precipitation in the months from June to September. [3]
Explain how this precipitation is caused by the monsoon winds in these months.
[3]
Describe the precipitation in the months from October to April. [2]
Which weather systems bring this precipitation? [2]
Why does snow fall instead of rain in the
winter? [2]
