Weather and Climate

11 Grade 5 Social Studies questions on Weather and Climate, with worked marking schemes. 11 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which one of the following is an element of weather?

   A. Thermometer

   B. Wind vane

   C. Rain gauge

   D. Temperature

   (1 mark)

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2. Question 2

   2 marks

   Match each weather instrument with what it measures by writing the correct pair: (a) Wind vane (b) Thermometer.

   (2 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) Wind vane – shows/measures the direction of wind (1 mk). (b) Thermometer – measures temperature/degree of hotness or coldness (1 mk).

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   The amount of water vapour present in the air is called

   A. Sunshine

   B. Temperature

   C. Humidity

   D. Rainfall

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4. Question 4

   4 marks

   A rain gauge is used at a weather station.

   (a) State what a rain gauge measures.

   (b) Give two reasons why farmers need to know the weather before planting.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) It measures the amount/quantity of rainfall received (2 mks). (b) Any 2 (1 mk each): to know the right time to plant; to choose suitable crops; to prepare land in time; to plan for irrigation; to avoid crop loss from too much/too little rain.

5. Question 5

   1 mark

   On a weather chart, this symbol is a drawing of a sun. It stands for a day that is

   A. Sunny

   B. Cloudy

   C. Windy

   D. Rainy

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   The instrument used to show the direction from which the wind is blowing is the

   A. Thermometer

   B. Wind vane

   C. Rain gauge

   D. Barometer

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   A farmer wants to know how much rain fell on his farm during the week. Which instrument should he use?

   A. Rain gauge

   B. Thermometer

   C. Wind sock

   D. Wind vane

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   A weather station should be sited in an open place away from buildings and trees mainly because

   A. It looks more beautiful in the open

   B. Instruments are cheaper to buy

   C. Buildings and trees would block wind and rain and give wrong readings

   D. Pupils can play near it

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9. Question 9

   3 marks

   Name three elements of weather that pupils can measure or observe at a school weather station.

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Pupils recorded very high temperatures for many hot days with no rain. This kind of long-term weather condition is best described as

    A. A breeze

    B. A shower

    C. Climate

    D. Humidity

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11. Question 11

    3 marks

    Weather is different from climate.

    (a) Give the meaning of the term 'weather'.

    (b) State one way in which climate is different from weather.

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    Marking scheme

    (a) Weather is the condition of the atmosphere of a place at a particular/short time (2 mks). (b) Climate is the average weather condition of a place recorded over a long time/many years, while weather is for a short time (1 mk).

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