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3 marksFluvial Processes and Landforms

CAPE Geography Unit 1 · 2011 · Paper 2 · Question 4(a)(i)

Refer to Table 1 showing measurements for three rivers.

Calculate the hydraulic radius of EACH river: A, B, and C.

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  1. 4(a)(ii)Identify which river (A, B, or C) is MOST efficient.[1 mark]
  2. 4(a)(iii)Give a reason for your choice in (a)(ii).[2 marks]
  3. 4(b)Describe TWO ways human activity can increase surface run-off on slopes.[6 marks]
  4. 4(c)Outline TWO reasons why the mean velocity of a stream either remains constant or increases downstream.[6 marks]
  5. 4(d)Discuss THREE reasons why the surface of limestone regions is broken.[12 marks]

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