1.1 Refer to FIGURE 1.1 showing air movement associated with valley climates - NSC Geography - Question 1 - 2020 - Paper 1
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1.1 Refer to FIGURE 1.1 showing air movement associated with valley climates. Match the descriptions below with letters A and B. Write only the letter A or B next to... show full transcript
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1.1 The air movement associated with upslope flow
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This refers to air that rises up the slope of a valley, typically caused by heating of the valley surface by the sun. As the air warms, it becomes less dense and rises.
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1.1.2 Air movement that occurs at the night
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At night, the air cools down, and cooler air moves down the slopes, descending into the valley.
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1.1.3 Air movement that originates due to the rate of insolation
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This is related to daytime heating; the air warms rapidly over the valley during the day due to solar insulation, causing it to rise.
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1.1.4 Air movement that mostly reduces air pollution at the bottom of the valley
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This occurs when cooler air moves down, displacing warmer air that may have accumulated pollutants, thus improving air quality.
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1.1.5 Air movement associated with dense, heavy air
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Dense, heavy air typically settles in the valley and can lead to temperature inversions, trapping warmer air above.
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1.1.6 Air movement associated with the formation of frost on the valley floor
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Frost forms when the temperature drops, and cold air settles in lower areas of the valley, leading to temperature inversions.
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1.1.7 The direction of air movement determined by gravitational forces
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Gravitational forces influence air movement, causing air to flow from high to low areas, typically following the valley slopes.
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1.2.1 Drainage pattern that begins at steep slopes of ridges or hills
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D. dendritic
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1.2.2 Drainage pattern found in areas where glaciers have shaped the land
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I. radial
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1.2.3 Drainage pattern that shows right angled bends
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A. trellis
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1.2.4 A river that flows towards a central low-lying area
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G. centripetal
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1.2.5 Drainage pattern associated with a dome feature
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H. superimposed
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1.2.6 Drainage pattern that originates in areas with alternative layers of hard and soft rock
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E. deranged
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1.2.7 Drainage pattern that is usually uniform and tributaries join at acute angles
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F. parallel
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1.2.8 The river is younger than the underlying rock structure over which it flows
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C. young
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1.6.1 What is river rejuvenation?
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River rejuvenation refers to the process where a river increases its energy and erodes its bed more deeply, leading to changes in its profile and flow.
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1.6.2 Which stage (course) of the river is illustrated in FIGURE 1.6?
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The lower course of the river is illustrated in FIGURE 1.6, indicating a mature stage.
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1.6.3 Give evidence from FIGURE 1.6 to support your answer to QUESTION 1.6.2.
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Evidence includes the steep gradient and the widening of the river channel, indicative of erosion and sediment transport typical of the lower course.
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1.6.4 Why is there an increase in the rate of erosion in the river after rejuvenation?
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The increase in erosion rate is due to increased energy from falling rain and the steepened gradient, which causes the river to erode its bed more vigorously.
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1.6.5 Identify the changes to the following features after river rejuvenation took place: (a) River channel
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(a) The river channel becomes deeper and wider due to increased erosion.
(b) Meander formation decreases as the flow becomes more linear due to enhanced energy.
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1.6.6 Discuss the possible negative impact of river rejuvenation on storage dams in the lower course after the point of rejuvenation (knickpoint).
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River rejuvenation can lead to increased sediment transport towards storage dams, potentially causing siltation and reduced capacity, impacting water quality and ecosystem health.