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3 marksHydrology

CAPE Geography Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1 · Question 6(b)(i)

Figure 2 illustrates precipitation, infiltration, and surface runoff over the duration of rainfall.

Describe the changes in infiltration capacity in relation to the duration of rainfall.

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  1. 6(a)Define 'infiltration'.[2 marks]
  2. 6(b)(ii)Explain ONE of the likely consequences of the 'Gap' shown in Figure 2.[3 marks]
  3. 6(c)Identify ONE factor other than duration of rainfall, which affects infiltration.[1 mark]

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