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4 marksAtmosphere and Weather Systems

CAPE Geography Unit 2 · 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)

Based on Figure 2 showing a cross-section of atmospheric circulation in the Northern Hemisphere.

Identify the atmospheric circulation features labelled A, B, C, and D.

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  1. 2(b)(i)Briefly explain the term 'Albedo'.[2 marks]
  2. 2(b)(ii)Briefly explain the term 'Relative humidity'.[2 marks]
  3. 2(b)(iii)Briefly explain the term 'Dew point'.[2 marks]
  4. 2(b)(iv)Briefly explain the term 'Atmospheric instability'.[2 marks]
  5. 2(c)Explain how one tropical weather system associated with atmospheric instability develops.[6 marks]
  6. 2(d)Discuss three pieces of evidence supporting global warming.[12 marks]

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