CAPE Geography Unit 2 · 2005 · Paper 2 · Question 2(b)(ii)
Identify THREE different types of air masses.
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- 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(a)(ii)With the aid of diagrams, explain how the horizontal movement of air in the atmosphere is affected by Coriolis force.[5 marks]
- 2(a)(iii)With the aid of diagrams, explain how the horizontal movement of air in the atmosphere is affected by friction.[5 marks]
- 2(b)(i)Outline the meaning of 'air mass'.[3 marks]
- 2(b)(iii)Explain how air masses influence surface weather conditions, including at least THREE ways in your response.[9 marks]
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