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2 Fig. 2 shows atmospheric lapse rates.

(a) (i) State the atmospheric condition shown in Fig. 2. [1]

(ii) Using data from Fig. 2, describe the DALR shown. [2]

(iii) Describe what would happen to a locally heated, unsaturated parcel of air. [3]

(b) Explain why the SALR and DALR have different rates of cooling as shown in Fig. 2. [4]
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8 (a) (i) Define the terms sensible heat transfer and latent heat transfer. [4]

(ii) Briefly explain how land and sea breezes form during the day. [3]

(b) With the aid of a diagram, explain how latitude can affect the global energy budget. [8]
 (c) ‘Urban effects on climate are more significant during the day than at night.’
How far do you agree? [10]
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2 Fig. 1 shows a diagram of atmospheric circulation in the Northern Hemisphere.

(a) Describe the main features of atmospheric circulation in the Northern Hemisphere shown in Fig. 1.
[4]

(b) Describe and explain how seasonal variations may affect atmospheric circulation. [6]
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8 (a) (i) Describe the terms reflected solar radiation and earth (terrestrial ) radiation. [4]

(ii) Briefly explain what is meant by a temperature inversion. [3]

(b) Describe and explain how land and sea breezes form. [8]
(c) ‘The impact of global warming is mainly climatic.’ How far do you agree with this statement? [10]
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2 Fig. 2 shows the relationship between air temperature and relative humidity.

(a) (i) Describe the relationship shown in Fig. 2. [3]

(ii) State the temperature when condensation would occur. [1]

(b) Describe the atmospheric conditions that can lead to condensation occurring near the ground. [6]
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8 (a) (i) Define the terms evaporation and incoming solar radiation. [4]

(ii) Draw a labelled diagram to show what is meant by atmospheric stability. [3]

(b) Explain how latitudinal excesses and deficits of radiation result in atmospheric transfers. [8]
(c) To what extent is precipitation influenced by the landscape of both rural areas and urban areas? [10]