Question

Choose a term from COLUMN A that matches the description in COLUMN B.
Write ONLY the letter (A–I) next to the question numbers 1.1.1 to 1.1.8. For
example 1.1.9 J.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.1.1 Air mass A A seasonal wind that occurs over parts
of South America, Africa, and Asia.
1.1.2 Atmospheric
pressure
B Brings drought-like conditions to South
Africa.
1.1.3 Desertification C The balance between Coriolis force and
pressure gradient force.
1.1.4 Monsoons D A hot, dry wind that blows down the
leeward side of a mountain.
1.1.5 El Nino E A large volume of air covering a large
area that has a similar temperature,
atmospheric pressure and humidity.
1.1.6 Berg wind F Brings heavy rainfall and flooding to
South Africa.
1.1.7 Geostrophic flow G The process of fertile land becoming
more arid as it becomes a desert.
1.1.8 La Nina H The weight of the atmosphere on the
surface of the Earth.
(8 x 1) (8)
Question 1.2
Choose the correct words/terms from the box below to complete the paragraph
below. Write only the correct word(s) next to the question numbers 1.2.1 – 1.2.7.
4
33.5°; smaller; 21st of June; unequal; cold Benguela current;
larger; 23.5°; equal; 21st of December; warm Agulhas current
Heat is concentrated at the equator due to a 1.2.1 _____________ surface area,
while polar regions are cooler because the sun has to heat up a 1.2.2 ___________
surface area. The tilt of the Earth’s axis is 1.2.3____________. The tilt in the Earth’s
axis gives rise to 1.2.4___________ lengths of day and night. The summer solstice
falls on the 1.2.5_______ in South Africa. The 1.2.6________ is found on the western
side of South Africa while the 1.2.7_________ is found on the eastern side of South
Africa.
(7 x 1) (7)

Answer 1

1.1.1 E
1.1.2 H
1.1.3 G
1.1.4 F
1.1.5 B
1.1.6 D
1.1.7 C
1.1.8 A

1.2.1 larger
1.2.2 smaller
1.2.3 23.5°
1.2.4 unequal
1.2.5 21st of June
1.2.6 cold Benguela current
1.2.7 warm Agulhas current