Grade 12 Climatology Pre Test
TIME: 1 Hour MARKS: 60
INSTRUCTIONS
Number according to the numbering system used in the question paper.
Number in the middle of the page.
Draw the margin on the right-hand side of ALL pages in the folio booklet and DO
NOT write in the margins.
Illustrate your answers with labelled diagrams where possible.
1.1 Refer to the sketch below of a synoptic weather map. Complete the statements in
COLUMN A with options in COLUMN B. Write only Y or Z next to the question numbers
(1.1.1 to 1.1.7) in the folio paper provided. e.g. 1.1.8 Y
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1.2 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose
the answer and write only the letter (A-D) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to
1.1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.2.9 D.
Refer to the sketch below showing valleys in the Southern Hemisphere to answer
QUESTIONS 1.2.1 to 1.2.4.
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1.2.1 The relationship between slopes and the sun’s rays is referred to as …
A insolation.
B aspect.
C north-facing slope.
D terrestrial radiation.
1.2.2 The surface from A to B is intensely heated because it is …
A receiving oblique sunrays.
B at a lower altitude.
C receiving direct sunrays.
D at a higher altitude.
1.2.3 The climatological phenomenon occurring at C is …
A radiation fog
B advection fog.
C terrestrial radiation.
D` a frost pocket.
1.2.4 Dense vegetation is found in the shadow zone due to … conditions.
A warm
B dry
C moist
D windy
Refer to the sketch below depicting rural and urban climates to answer QUESTIONS 1.2.5
to 1.2.8
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1.2.5 Which graph below represents the change in temperature from the rural area to the
urban area?
1.2.6 The reason for the change in temperature (answer to QUESTION 1.2.5) is due to …
surfaces and … storm-water systems in urban areas.
(i) natural
(ii) artificial
(iii) more
(iv) less
A (i) and (iii)
B (i) and (iv)
C (ii) and (iii)
D (ii) and (iv)
1.2.7 The wind direction from the rural area to the urban area is influenced by …
temperatures and … air pressure in urban areas.
(i) warmer
(ii) cooler
(iii) higher
(iv) lower
A (i) and (iii)
B (i) and (iv)
C (ii) and (iii)
D (ii) and (iv)
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1.2.8 The urban area will experience … cloud cover with a/an … in precipitation that the
rural area.
A more; increase
B less; decrease
C more; decrease
D less; increase
1.3 Refer to the extract below on cold fronts.
1.3.1 In which season do the cold fronts mentioned in the extract influence
the Western Cape? (1 x 1)(1)
1.3.2 Give evidence from the extract to support your answer to
QUESTION 1.3.1. (1 x 1)(1)
1.3.3 Why do cold fronts have a greater impact on the Western Cape
during this season (answer to QUESTION 1.3.1)? (1 x 2)(2)
1.3.4 The change in wind direction mentioned in the extract is known as
(veering/backing) in the Southern Hemisphere. (1 x 1)(1)
1.3.5 Give a reason from the extract for your answer to QUESTION 1.3.4. (1 x 2)(2)
1.3.6 In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, suggest positive
and negative impacts of heavy rainfall associated with the cold
fronts on the physical (natural) environment of the Western Cape. (4 x 2)(8)
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1.4 Refer to the infographic on Tropical Cyclone Gombe below.
1.4.1 How many tropical cyclones have occurred before Tropical Cyclone Gombe?
(1x1)(1)
1.4.2 According to the infographic, what is the scientific evidence fuelling the
intensity of tropical cyclones in the Indian Ocean? (1x1)(1)
1.4.3 Provide evidence from the satellite image which suggests that Tropical
Cyclone Gombe has reached the stage of maturity. (1x1)(1)
1.4.4 Discuss why Tropical Cyclone Gombe will decrease in intensity once it
reaches the coastline of Mozambique. (2x2)(4)
1.4.5 Explain TWO weather elements of Tropical Cyclone Gombe, indicated in
the infographic, that may have resulted in the damage caused to the
infrastructure. (2x2)(4)
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1.4.6 Suggest TWO precautionary strategies that can be implemented in this
area to reduce the possible damage caused to the infrastructure during
tropical cyclones by flooding, as mentioned in the article. (2x2)(4)
1.5 Refer to the sketch below on line thunderstorms.
1.5.1 Identify high-pressure cells A and B. (2x1)(2)
1.5.2 Which season is represented by the sketch? (1x1)(1)
1.5.3 Give ONE reason from the sketch for your answer to QUESTION 1.5.2. (1x2)(2)
1.5.4 What is a moisture front? (1x2)(2)
1.5.5 Name TWO forms of precipitation associated with a line thunderstorm. (2x1)(2)
1.5.6 Describe the processes involved in the formation of line thunderstorms. (3x2)(6)
TOTAL: 60 MARKS
