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Study Fig. 7, which shows the desert climate of Nok Kundi.

Fig. 7

With reference to Fig. 7, describe the yearly distribution of temperature and rainfall in a desert
climate.
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Explain how the climate of desert areas affects agricultural and industrial development.
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Describe the route of the main monsoon across Pakistan.
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Study Fig. 4, which shows the rainfall of Peshawar and Lahore.

Fig. 4

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Using figures from Fig. 4 in your answer, compare the distribution of rainfall from June to
September at Lahore and Peshawar.
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Explain why there are differences in amounts of rainfall caused by the monsoon in different
areas of Pakistan.
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Study Figs 5A and 5B, which show rainfall distribution in Pakistan.

What is the main cause of rainfall from?

A December to March?
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B April to June?
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Name one area which receives high rainfall in both seasons A and B.
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Which area receives the highest rainfall from December to March?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of winter rainfall in Northern Pakistan?
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Explain the importance of the arrival of the monsoon to people who live and work in urban
areas.
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Study Fig. 3, which shows the climate of Gilgit.

What is the maximum temperature, and in which month does it occur?

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In which season of the year is the rainfall highest?
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Compare the climate of the months from May to September with the months from
November to February.
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In what ways does the winter climate make life difficult for people who live in mountainous
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Study Fig. 1, which shows the rainfall of three cities in northern Pakistan.

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For each of the following cities state the maximum rainfall and the month in which it falls.
Peshawar rainfall ............................ month............................
Lahore rainfall ............................ month............................
Murree rainfall ............................ month............................ [3]
Compare the amount and pattern of rainfall in Lahore and Peshawar during the
monsoon season.
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Explain how the monsoon winds bring rainfall to northern Pakistan.
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Suggest two reasons why Murree has a higher rainfall than Lahore and Peshawar.
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Circle three of the phrases below that describe a semi-arid climate.
HIGH EVAPOTRANSPIRATION HIGH HUMIDITY
HOT DAYS AND COLD NIGHTS RELIABLE RAINFALL
THUNDERSTORMS LOW EVAPOTRANSPIRATION [3]
Study Photograph A.

Photograph A
Explain how the ground surface and the vegetation show that this is an area of low rainfall.

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Explain the benefits and problems of high rainfall on either farming or road travel.
Circle your choice. FARMING ROAD TRAVEL
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On the outline map of Pakistan Fig. 1 mark and shade two areas which experience low annual
rainfall (125 mm or less). [2]

Name the crop which is mainly grown in these areas of low annual rainfall.
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Explain the difficulties for people living in areas of low rainfall.
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Study Fig. 8, which shows January temperatures in Pakistan.

What is the temperature at?

Karachi? ......................................................................................................... ° C
Faisalabad? .................................................................................................... ° C
Chitral? ...........................................................................................................° C [3]
Do the temperatures increase or decrease:
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Explain two factors that affect winter temperatures in Pakistan.
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Study Fig. 9, which shows the distribution of monsoon rainfall in Pakistan.

Name the areas of high rainfall A and B.

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Name the body of water that is the source of moisture for each of the monsoon winds X and Y.
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Explain why the lack of monsoon rainfall in the Southern Punjab and Northern Sindh causes
problems for farmers.
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Study Fig. 3 which shows the climate of Karachi.

By how much does the temperature rise from January to May?

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Describe the pattern of rainfall during the winter season from October to March.
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With reference to Fig. 3 only, describe the climate of the months from June to
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Explain the causes of the monsoon at Karachi.
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Name the violent storms that form over the sea and that may affect Karachi.
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In which months may these occur?
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(iii) Explain how storms such as these may affect industry and communications in urban areas.
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Study Fig. 5, a map of Pakistan.

Give the latitude of the lines X – X and Y – Y.

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Explain the effect of latitude on

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Study Fig. 3, a graph showing rainfall in Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

What is the minimum rainfall, and when does it occur?

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What is the maximum rainfall, and when does it occur?
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For how many months between October and June is the rainfall above 80 mm?
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Give two causes of high rainfall between October and June at Dir.
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(v) What is the main cause of summer rainfall at Dir?
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From the list below, circle one place which regularly experiences the highest temperatures in
June in Pakistan.
Quetta Karachi Jacobabad Abbottabad Larkana Zhob
Which range best describes the highest temperatures recorded? Put a tick in one of the boxes
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Explain why the place you have named in (i) is the hottest place in Pakistan.
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Describe the effects on people of living in extremely hot climates.
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Study Fig. 1 which shows the distribution of monthly rainfall in Karachi.

For how many months does Karachi experience less than 10 mm rainfall?
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Estimate the total rainfall in Karachi for the period July to September.
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Describe briefly the climatic region in which Karachi is located.
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What is the main source of rainfall in Karachi? From which direction do the rain-bearing winds
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Describe the effects of tropical cyclones on cities such as Karachi.
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Study Fig. 7, which shows climate data for Lahore, Punjab. Lahore has a monsoon climate.

What is meant by the term ‘monsoon’?

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How does Fig. 7 show that the climate in Lahore is typical of a monsoon climate?
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Give reasons why Lahore has more rainfall in July than in December.
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