F5 Geography P.

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Climate, Vegetation and Soils

2013

1. Based on the graph:

(a) State the month with the lowest temperatures
(b) State the month with approximately 125 mm of rainfall
(c) What is the approximate range of average temperature for the year?
(d) What is the relationship between rainfall and temperature? (4)
2. Define (a) Weather (b) Climate (4)
3. Explain what happens when warm, moist air is forced to rise over a mountain (4)
4. Describe 2 characteristics of soil
5. Explain how climate and vegetation influence the formation of soils in either equatorial or
tropical continental areas (8)

2012

1. Describe the main characteristics of 2 of the following weather systems experienced in the
Caribbean:
(a) Hurricanes
(b) Tropical Waves
(c) Cold Fronts
(d) Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (8)

2. Explain 6 ways in which the vegetation of either tropical rainforest or tropical grasslands is
influenced by climate (12)

2011

1. On the world map shade an area where each of the following is experienced
(a) Equatorial
(b) Tropical Continental
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(c) Tropical Marine (3)

2. Name the areas on the map
3. Choose 2 climate types and for each describe 2 characteristics of:
(a) Temperature (b) Rainfall (8)
4. State 2 reasons why a common period of 30 years of weather data is needed to determine the
climate of places (4)
5. Explain why mountainous regions usually have lower temperatures and higher rainfall than the
surrounding lowlands. (8)

2010

1. Draw a cross section of a hurricane to illustrate its structure (4)

2. Describe 4 layers of vegetation in tropical rainforests (8)
3. With the aid of a diagram explain how the rain shadow areas develop (8)
4. Explain why temperature is usually much lower on the summit of a mountain than the
surrounding lowlands (4)

2009

1. Based on temp/height diagram:

(a) At which height does condensation begin?
(b) What is the height of the top of the cloud?
(c) What is the temperature at condensation level?
(d) What is the temperature at the top of the mountain? (4)
2. List 4 characteristics of the trees of tropical continental regions (4)
3. Account for the development of relief rainfall in the Caribbean (6)
4. Explain why air flows downhill at night in the mountainous areas (3)
5. Explain why winds at the same elevation are warmer on the leeward side than on the windward
side (3)
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2008 Table 2: Changes in temperature and humidity.

Time 0600 0700 0800 0900 100 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 170 1800
(hr) 0 0
Temp (C) 24 24.5 25 25.7 26 26.6 27.3 28.1 29 30 29 28 26.3
RH (%) 80 78 75 60 55 49 47 39 36 30 37 44 47

1. Based on the table above:

(a) Between which 2 hours did the temperature start to decrease? (1)
(b) At what time was the highest relative humidity observed? (1)
(c) State the relationship between temperature and relative humidity (2)
2. What are tropical waves? (2)
3. Describe the characteristics of 3 elements of the weather associated with the passage of a
tropical wave (6)
4. On the table, compare the adaptations of trees in equatorial and tropical continental regions
(12)

Equatorial Tropical Continental

Part of tree
Adaptation Reason Adaptation Reason

Leaves

Trunk

Root

2007
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1. Based on the graph above:

(a) State the lowest temperature recorded in that area
(b) Calculate the annual temperature range
(c) How much rainfall is recorded in the month with the highest distribution?
(d) Identify the type of climate represented
2. Describe the wind conditions associated with the passage of a hurricane at a site over which the
eye passes (4)
3. Describe any 2 of the following components of an eco-system:
(a) Producers (b) Primary consumers (c) Secondary consumers
4. Explain how the vegetation of tropical continental areas is adapted to the climate. Include 3
ways in your response (6)
5. Explain how climate influences the development of soil in tropical continental areas, include 2
ways in your response (6).

2006

1. Based on world map above

(a) Name the 2 regions where coniferous forests are found (2)
(b) What factor limits the northern extent of the coniferous forest (1)
2. Describe the appearance of coniferous forests under the following headings:
(a) Variety of species (with an example)
(b) Leaves
(c) Shape of trees (5)
3. Name the 2 types of plants other than trees that are found in tropical rainforest (2)
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4. Explain how the canopy layer in an equatorial forest impacts on the layers of vegetation below
(3)
5. Compare tropical grasslands with temperate grasslands under the following headings:
(a) Climate (b) Vegetation characteristics (8)
6. Explain how parent material influences soil development (3)
7. Draw a diagram to show 3 distinguishing features of a chernozem (3)
8. Define: (a) leaching (b) illuviation (4)
9. State 3 components of soil (3)
10. Why is the A horizon of a podzol bleached or ash grey in colour? (2)
11. Explain how climate can influence the development of soils, include 3 ways in your response (6)
12. How can overgrazing lead to the development of soil erosion?
13. How can any 2 of the following method prevent soil erosion?
(a) Contour ploughing
(b) Terracing
(c) Use of wind breaks