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9 marksAtmosphere and Weather Systems

CAPE Geography Unit 2 · 2005 · Paper 2 · Question 2(b)(iii)

Explain how air masses influence surface weather conditions, including at least THREE ways in your response.

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  1. 2(a)(i)With the aid of diagrams, explain how the horizontal movement of air in the atmosphere is affected by pressure gradient.[5 marks]
  2. 2(a)(ii)With the aid of diagrams, explain how the horizontal movement of air in the atmosphere is affected by Coriolis force.[5 marks]
  3. 2(a)(iii)With the aid of diagrams, explain how the horizontal movement of air in the atmosphere is affected by friction.[5 marks]
  4. 2(b)(i)Outline the meaning of 'air mass'.[3 marks]
  5. 2(b)(ii)Identify THREE different types of air masses.[3 marks]

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