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1 markWeather, Climate, Vegetation and Soil

CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2 · Question 5(a)(ii)

Refer to Figure 3 showing the distribution of coniferous forests.

Identify what factor limits the northern extent of the coniferous forest.

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  1. 5(a)(i)Name the TWO regions where coniferous forests are found.[2 marks]
  2. 5(b)(i)Describe the appearance of coniferous forests under the headings: Variety of species (with an example), Leaves, and Shape of trees.[5 marks]
  3. 5(b)(ii)Name TWO types of plants other than trees that are found in a tropical rain forest.[2 marks]
  4. 5(c)Explain how the canopy layer in an equatorial forest impacts on the layers of vegetation below.[3 marks]
  5. 5(d)(i)Compare tropical grasslands with temperate grasslands in terms of Climate.[4 marks]
  6. 5(d)(ii)Compare tropical grasslands with temperate grasslands in terms of Vegetation characteristics.[4 marks]
  7. 5(e)Explain how parent material influences soil development.[3 marks]

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