SEKHUKHUNE SOUTH

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GRADE 10
2024
GEOGRAPHY TEST February

MARKS: 60
TIME: 01H30

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of TWO questions.

2. Answer ALL TWO questions of 60 marks each.

3. ALL diagrams are included in the ANNEXURE.

4. Leave a line between the “sub-sections” of questions answered.

5. Start EACH question at the top of a NEW page.

6. Number your answers correctly according to the numbering system used

in this question paper.

7. Number the answers in the centre of the line.

8. Do not write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.

9. Draw fully labelled diagrams when instructed to do so.

10. Answer in FULL SENTENCES, except where you have to state, name,
identify or list

11. Units of measurement MUST be indicated in your final answers,

e.g 1024 hPa, 230C or 30m

12. Write neatly and legibly

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THE ATMOSPHERE

QUESTION 1

1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
numbers (1.1.1–1.1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.9 D.

1.1.1 The transfer of heat by vertical movement is … A

convection.
B conduction. C
coriolis force. D
latent heat.

1.1.2 Gases in the atmosphere that absorb long-wave radiation and contribute to global
warming are known as the …

A radiation gases.
B thermosphere.
C greenhouse effect. D
greenhouse gases.

1.1.3 The layer of atmosphere closest to the earth’s surface is the … A

mesosphere.
B tropopause. C
stratosphere. D
troposphere.

1.1.4 Chemicals used in some aerosol sprays, refrigerants, air conditioners and
industrial cleaning materials are known as …

A oxygen atoms.
B chlorine carbons.
C pollutants.
D chlorofluorocarbons.

1.1.5 Moisture which falls from the atmosphere onto the earth’s surface is … A

thunderstorm.
B fog.
C precipitation.
D rainfall.

1.1.6 Ice which collects on plants and the ground surface is … A

frost.
B dew.
C cirrus.
D stratus.

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1.1.7 A map showing a summary of the weather conditions of a place is ...

A meteorology.
B weather forecast.
C a synoptic weather map. D
climatology.

1.1.8 A process whereby areas become more arid and drier like a desert is … A

drought.
B desertification. C
climate change. D
ozone depletion.
(8 x 1) (8)

Figure 1.2 shows different types of clouds .

1.2.1 A is a (high/low) cloud type

1.2.2 The type of precipitation associated with cloud B is (thunderstorms
/drizzle)
1.2.3 C is commonly described as (dark cloud/transparent cloud)

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1.2.4 Cloud A redevelops into cumulonimbus clouds during (winter/summer)

1.2.5 Hail is a form of precipitation produced in clouds (A/B)
1.2.6 Clouds B is (thin and wispy/tall and dark grey)
1.2.7 Cloud D may produce (thunderstorms/drizzle)
(8x1) (8)

Figure 1.3 shows layers of the atmosphere

1.3.1 Define the term atmosphere. (2 x 1) (1)

1.3.2. Identify layers A and C respectively (2 x 1) (2)

1.3.3 Explain the relationship between temperature and height in layer D. (1 x 2) (2)

1.3.4 Mention the layer that acts as a sunshield against ultraviolet rays. (1 x 1) (1)

1.3.5 Describe any two ways in which the ozone layer becomes depleted. (2 x 2) (4)

1.3.6 Explain two ways in which ozone depletion can be reduced. (2 x 2) (4)

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FIGURE 1.4 shows the effects of global warming.

1.4.1 Define the term global warming. (1 x 2) (1)

1.4.2 Name any gas that contributes to global warming (1 x 1) (1)

1.4.3 Identify TWO effects of global warming in the diagram. (2 x 1) (2)

1.4.4 Explain TWO factors that caused the effects identified in QUESTION 1.4.2.

(2 x 2) (4)

1.4.5 Discuss THREE sustainable strategies (ways) to reduce global warming.

(3 x 2) (6)

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