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Question 1

The global heat budget shows that low latitudes receive a net surplus of energy while high latitudes receive a net deficit. Which mechanism is mainly responsible for transferring heat from surplus to deficit zones?

Atmospheric and oceanic circulation Volcanic eruptions and tectonic uplift Variation in the Earth's albedo over land Localised convective thunderstorms

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Atmospheric and oceanic circulation

Question 2

Which atmospheric cell is bounded by the subtropical high-pressure belt and the polar front, and is characterised by indirect, westerly-driven circulation?

Ferrel cell Hadley cell Polar cell Walker cell

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Ferrel cell

Question 3

Where is the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) most likely to be found during the northern hemisphere summer in July?

Displaced north of the equator over the Sahel and South Asia Locked permanently over the equator year-round Displaced south of the equator over southern Africa Aligned with the Arctic Circle

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Displaced north of the equator over the Sahel and South Asia

Question 4

The Indian summer monsoon brings heavy rainfall to the subcontinent. Which combination of conditions best explains its onset in June?

Intense low pressure over the Asian landmass draws moist south-westerly winds from the Indian Ocean High pressure over the Tibetan Plateau pushes dry air southward Cold polar easterlies undercut tropical air over the Bay of Bengal ENSO-driven trade winds reverse direction along the equator

Correct Answer:

Intense low pressure over the Asian landmass draws moist south-westerly winds from the Indian Ocean

Question 5

During an El Nino event in the equatorial Pacific, which of the following is most likely to occur off the coast of Peru?

Suppression of cold upwelling and a collapse in anchovy fisheries Strengthening of the Humboldt Current and record fish catches Severe drought along the western Pacific coast of Indonesia Increased trade-wind speeds along the equator

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Suppression of cold upwelling and a collapse in anchovy fisheries

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