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    This document contains a series of activities and questions for a Grade 10 geography exam on the atmosphere. The activities cover defining key terms related to the atmosphere and its layers, explaining processes like heating and cloud formation, discussing climate impacts like drought, and analyzing a synoptic weather map to identify weather systems and make predictions. Students are asked to answer using full sentences and paragraphs of 8-10 lines where indicated. Diagrams and figures are provided to help explain concepts.

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    This document contains a series of activities and questions for a Grade 10 geography exam on the atmosphere. The activities cover defining key terms related to the atmosphere and its layers, explaining processes like heating and cloud formation, discussing climate impacts like drought, and analyzing a synoptic weather map to identify weather systems and make predictions. Students are asked to answer using full sentences and paragraphs of 8-10 lines where indicated. Diagrams and figures are provided to help explain concepts.

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    Centenary Secondary School – Geography Grade 10

    Revision Atmosphere
    Reminder: When answering paragraph type questions ensure that you answer in full sentences. Use
    the mark allocation as a guideline to the length of your answers.

    Study the relevant pages in your study guide/ textbook and answer the following activities:
    Activity 1: The atmosphere
    1. Define the following: (1X5)
    1.1 Atmosphere.
    1.2 Stratopause.
    1.3 Global warming.
    1.4 Greenhouse gases.
    1.5 Latent heat.
    2.1 Explain the importance of the thermosphere. (1X2)
    2.2 Why are CFC’s the main cause of ozone depletion? (1X2)
    2.3 Write a short paragraph of 8-10 lines suggesting ways to manage ozone depletion. (3X2)

    Activity 2: Heating of the atmosphere


    1.1 Define the following terms: (1X3)
    1.1.1 Scattering.
    1.1.2 Absorption.
    1.1.3 Reflection.

    1.2 List and explain the 3 ways in which the Earth heats the atmosphere. (3X2)
    1.3 Refer to Figure 1 below and write a paragraph of 8-10 lines explaining how ocean
    currents influence temperature and rainfall in South Africa. (4X2)
    FIGURE 1

    Activity 3: Impact of climate change


    1.1 South Africa is generally a dry country and this has put a strain on the country’s water
    resources. In a short paragraph of 8-10 lines explain the impact of droughts on South Africa.
    (4X2)
    Activity 4: Moisture in the atmosphere
    1.1 Identify the instrument used to measure the following: (1X3)
    1.1.1 Atmospheric pressure.
    1.1.2 Moisture content in the environment.
    1.1.3 Rainfall.
    1.2 With the aid of a diagram explain the process of cloud formation. (5X1)
    1.3 Describe the weather associated with the following clouds. (2X3)
    1.3.1 Cumulus.
    1.3.2 Cirrus.
    1.3.3 Stratus.
    1.4 With the aid of a diagram explain the formation of Snow. (5X1)
    1.5 In a short paragraph of 8-10 lines explain Orographic/Relief rainfall. (4X2)
    1.6 List and explain the significances of rainfall. (3X2)

    Activity 5: Synoptic weather maps: Refer to the Synoptic weather map Figure 2 and
    answer the questions that follow.
    1.1 Differentiate between the terms Weather and Climate. (2X1)
    1.2 Describe the weather that low pressure systems are associated with. (1X2)
    1.3 How is air pressure measured? (1X2)
    1.4 Refer to weather station S and identify the following:
    1.4.1 Air Temperature.
    1.4.2 Dew point Temperature.
    1.4.3 Cloud cover.
    1.4.4 Rainfall.
    1.4.5 Wind speed.
    1.5 Name the pressure cells J and F. (2X1)
    1.6 Give the atmospheric pressure reading for E. (1X1)
    1.7 Account for the impact the weather system has on Cape Town. (3x2)
    1.8 Explain why the skies are clear in the Eastern section of South Africa. (1X2)
    1.9 What warning would you issue to ships in sea near Q and explain why. (2X2)
    1.10 Identify the season associated with this map. Provide evidence to support your answer.
    (2X1)
    FIGURE 2

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