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2 marksSoil Formation and Soil Conservation

CAPE Geography Unit 2 · 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)(i)

Based on Figure 1 showing the relationship between soil and relief.

Define the term 'soil profile'.

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  1. 1(a)(ii)On Figure 1, complete the drawing of well-labelled soil profiles (Profile A and Profile B) for areas A and B respectively.[8 marks]
  2. 1(a)(iii)With reference to Figure 1 and the drawn profiles, outline clearly two effects of relief on soil formation.[5 marks]
  3. 1(b)(i)Identify and locate three different economic activities shown on the map extract.[6 marks]
  4. 1(b)(ii)Suggest three reasons explaining why Roxborough (grid reference 6444) is dominant.[6 marks]
  5. 1(b)(iii)Discuss one factor that could constrain the physical expansion of Roxborough in the future.[3 marks]
  6. 1(c)(i)Examine the area around Speyside (6949) and identify three types of economic activities that could be expanded.[3 marks]
  7. 1(c)(ii)Evaluate the statement that the area east of Easting 65 displays internal economic and social disparities constraining development, providing four pieces of…[12 marks]

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