2006 May

a) Study the map, Fig. 2, which shows the main monsoon wind and the rainfall distribution
from July to September.

i. Explain why the monsoon wind that is shown develops. [4]

ii. Describe the rainfall distribution shown in Fig. 2 and explain how it is caused by the
monsoon winds. [4]

a) Study Fig. 4(b) which shows the climate of Misgar.

i. With reference to Fig. explain why the Hunza River increases in volume in

the summer months.

 a) Study Fig2. a bar chart showing precipitation for Peshawar.

Describe the precipitation in the months from June to September. [3]

Explain how this precipitation is caused by the monsoon winds in these months. [3]

2009 Nov

i.Explain why heavy rain falls during the monsoon season.

b) Study Fig. 2 rainfall charts for Chitral and Lahore.

Compare the amounts of rainfall for Chitral and Lahore

i.From January to May

ii.From June to September.
2011 May

a) Describe the route of the main monsoon across Pakistan. [3]

b) Study Fig. 4, which shows the rainfall of Peshawar and Lahore.

Using figures from Fig. 4 in your answer, compare the distribution of rainfall from June to
September at Lahore and Peshawar. [4]
c) Explain why there are differences in amounts of rainfall caused by the monsoon in different
areas of Pakistan. [4]
d) Explain the importance of the arrival of the monsoon to people who live and work in urban
areas. [4]
2011 Nov

a) Study Fig. 2, which shows the distribution of monsoon rainfall in Pakistan.

i. Name the areas of high rainfall A-------------------------------- and B------------------------[2]

ii. Name the body of water that is the source of moisture for each of the monsoon

winds X------------------------------------ and Y-----------------------------------------------------[2]

b) Explain why the lack and abundance of monsoon rainfall in the Southern Punjab and

Northern Sindh causes problems for farmers. [6]

2013 May

a) Study Fig.1, which shows the rainfall of three cities in northern Pakistan.
i. For each of the following cities state the maximum rainfall and the month in

which it falls.

Peshawar rainfal--------------------------------month-------------------------------------

Lahore rainfall ----------------------------------month--------------------------------------

Murree rainfall---------------------------------month-----------------------------------[3]

ii. Compare the amount and pattern of rainfall in Lahore and Peshawar during

the monsoon season. [4]

iii. Explain how the monsoon winds bring rainfall to northern Pakistan.
2015 may

i. On the outlined
map of Pakistan
Fig. 6 mark and
shade two
areas which
experience
highest annual
rainfall
(1200mm or
more). [2]

ii. Explain two

difficulties
which are
caused by
heavy rainfall in
these areas. [4]
2017 Nov

5 (a) Study Fig. 7, which shows climate data for

Lahore, Punjab. Lahore has a monsoon climate.

(i) What is meant by the term ‘monsoon’? [1]

(ii) How does Fig. 7 show that the climate in Lahore

is typical of a monsoon climate? [2]

(iii) Give reasons why Lahore has more rainfall in

July than in December. [2]
2019 May

[3]

[4] (c) (i) Complete the passage below about monsoon rainfall in Pakistan. Choose the correct

words from the list and place them in the spaces provided.

(ii)
Describe the causes of the south west monsoon. (c)
(iii) Explain two impacts of a heavy monsoon. You should develop your answer. [4]