VELANGEZWI SECONDARY SCHOOl

Geography

Grade 10

Marks: 60
Duration : 1 hour

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Answer ALL the questions.

2. Write all answers in the ANSWER BOOK.
3. Number the answers correctly to the numbering system
used in the question paper.
4. Present your answers according to the instruction of
each questions.

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QUESTION 1

1.1 Match the statements in Column A with the concepts in Column B. Write the
numbers 1.1,1 to 1.1.7 and only the correct letter from Column B.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.1.1 Average atmospheric conditions a) Convection
over long period. b) Climate
1.1.2 Transfer of heat by vertical c) Precipitation
movement. d) Insolation
1.1.3 Radiation from the sun. e) Conduction
1.1.4 Any form of moisture released f) Albedo
from atmosphere. g) Terrestrial radiation
1.1.5 Transfer of heat by contact. h) Weather
1.1.6 Amount of radiation reflected from i) Heat budget
a surface.
1.1.7 Long wave radiation given off by
earth.

7x1=[7]

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QUESTION 2

2.1 Refer to the diagram below and answer the question set.

2.1.1 Some of the heat energy given off the sun is lost before it reaches earth’s
surface.
(a) Provide a geographical term for the energy given off by the sun. [2]
(b) Identify the 3 ways in which energy is lost by naming x, y and z. [3x2][6]
2.2 Name one gas that increases the temperature of the atmosphere. [2]
2.3 Which gas makes up approximately 21% of the atmosphere. [2]

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QUESTION 3

Refer to the synoptic weather map below and answer the questions that follow.

3.1. Indicate whether this is a summer or winter map.

Provide a reason for your answer. [1+2=3]
3.2 Refer to front labelled B.
a) Name the front labelled B. [2]
b) Describe two weather conditions associated with this type of front. [4]
c) State the general direction of this front. [2]
3.3 Name the high pressure cells labelled H1 and H2. [4]
3.4 Identify the line represented by A. [2]
3.5 State the pressure reading at A [2]

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3.6 Study the weather station at Cape Town and describe the weather under the
following headings:
a) Air Temperature
b) Dew point temperature
c) Cloud cover
d) Wind speed
e) Wind direction
[5x2][10]

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QUESTION 4
4.1 Refer to the article below on CLIMATE CHANGE and answer the questions
set.

4.1 Explain your understanding of climate change. [1]

4.2 What does the acronym IPCC stand for. [1]
4.3 What , according to the article are some of the dangers of climate change.[3x2][6]

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4.4 With specific reference to Africa, explain how climate change will impact on the poor
African farmers. [2x2][4]

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