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5 marksAtmosphere and Weather Systems

CAPE Geography Unit 2 · 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)(iii)

Based on the synoptic chart shown in Figure 1, answer the following questions.

Prepare a weather bulletin for the island of Hispaniola regarding the approaching weather system.

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  1. 1(a)(i)Identify the weather systems labelled P, Q and R.[3 marks]
  2. 1(a)(ii)Describe the weather being experienced at EITHER Weather Station X OR Weather Station Y.[3 marks]
  3. 1(a)(iv)Describe the changes in atmospheric pressure along longitude 70° W.[4 marks]
  4. 1(b)(i)Name and locate THREE types of economic activity.[6 marks]
  5. 1(b)(ii)State FIVE factors which account for the distribution of sugarcane production in the area west of Easting 20.[5 marks]
  6. 1(b)(iii)Suggest TWO reasons for the development of the Negril area west of the Great Morass.[4 marks]
  7. 1(c)Outline THREE areas of disparities in development between the two specified areas.[15 marks]

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