Ireland’s Climate
Examine the map showing annual rainfall in Ireland - Leaving Cert Geography - Question 2 - 2010
Question 2
Ireland’s Climate
Examine the map showing annual rainfall in Ireland.
(i) Read the statement below and circle the correct answer.
In Ireland rainfall is heaviest i... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Ireland’s Climate
Examine the map showing annual rainfall in Ireland - Leaving Cert Geography - Question 2 - 2010
Step 1
Read the statement below and circle the correct answer.
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In Ireland, rainfall is heaviest in the West.
Step 2
Which of the following weather systems is responsible for most of Ireland’s rainfall? Place an X in the correct box below.
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The weather system responsible for most of Ireland’s rainfall is Depression / Cyclone.
Step 3
Examine the table below showing total rainfall for Claremorris, Co Mayo and answer the following questions:
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Step 4
(a) Which month had the lowest rainfall?
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February had the lowest rainfall with 21.9 mm.
Step 5
(b) Which month had the highest rainfall?
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November had the highest rainfall with 285.4 mm.
Step 6
(c) Name one consequence of the high level of rainfall in Ireland in November.
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One consequence of the high level of rainfall in Ireland in November could be flooding.
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