Welcome to your Grade 9 Geography chapter 2
After carefully reading the following 30 questions, choose the correct answer.
1.
What is the state of the atmosphere at a given place and time?
2.
Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?
3.
Which factor is known as the strongest control of climate in Ethiopia?
4.
The 'Kiremt' season in Ethiopia occurs during which months?
5.
Which rainfall region in Ethiopia receives rain throughout the year?
6.
What is the standard measurement unit for rainfall?
7.
Which wind system is dominant over Ethiopia during the 'Bega' season?
8.
Which area in Ethiopia shows very high rainfall variability?
9.
Which climate zone is characterized by an altitude of 3,300 meters and above?
10.
An anemometer is used to measure which element?
11.
Which rainfall season is the primary growing season for most Ethiopian highlands?
12.
The "Woina Dega" zone typically falls within which altitudinal range?
13.
Which instrument is used to measure humidity?
14.
The 'Belg' season in Ethiopia occurs from:
15.
Which part of Ethiopia has very low rainfall variability?
16.
Which zone is known as the hot climate zone?
17.
What is the average annual temperature in the "Dega" zone?
18.
Which of the following is NOT an element of weather?
19.
What is the main source of moisture for the 'Kiremt' rains in Ethiopia?
20.
The 'Bega' season is generally:
21.
A rain gauge should be placed:
22.
Which factor refers to the distance north or south of the Equator?
23.
Which climate zone is most suitable for sedentary farming in Ethiopia?
24.
Average weather conditions over a long period (usually 30 years) is called:
25.
Which wind direction indicator shows where the wind is blowing FROM?
26.
In Ethiopia, temperature decreases as:
27.
Which month is typically the peak of the Kiremt season?
28.
Which region of Ethiopia is known for its arid and semi-arid climate?
29.
The transition season between Kiremt and Bega is:
30.
Sunshine duration is measured using:
