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CAPE Geography Unit 2 · 2019 · Paper 2 · Question 2(b)

Write an essay discussing why anabatic and katabatic winds occur in mountainous regions. Include a well-labelled diagram.

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  1. 2(a)Distinguish between 'adiabatic lapse rate' and 'environmental lapse rate'.[6 marks]
  2. 2(c)Outline TWO human factors that contribute to the development of tropical grasslands.[4 marks]
  3. 2(d)Suggest TWO reasons why the characteristics of soil at the top of a slope are different from the characteristics of soil at the base of a slope.[6 marks]

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