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12 marksVegetation Types

CAPE Geography Unit 2 · 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 3(d)

Discuss the reasons for three differences between any two of the following characteristics (Plant type, Structure of forest, Nature of foliage) comparing tropical rainforest and northern coniferous forest ecosystems.

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  1. 3(a)(i)Shade and identify one area corresponding to tropical rainforest, and complete the key.[1 mark]
  2. 3(a)(ii)Shade and identify one area corresponding to tropical grassland, and complete the key.[1 mark]
  3. 3(a)(iii)Shade and identify one area corresponding to temperate grassland, and complete the key.[1 mark]
  4. 3(a)(iv)Shade and identify one area corresponding to northern coniferous forest, and complete the key.[1 mark]
  5. 3(b)(i)Define 'Leaching'.[2 marks]
  6. 3(b)(ii)Define 'Calcification'.[2 marks]
  7. 3(b)(iii)Define 'Illuviation'.[2 marks]
  8. 3(b)(iv)Define 'Capillarity'.[2 marks]
  9. 3(c)Explain how either parent material OR climate influences the development of soils.[6 marks]

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