Refer to FIGURE 2.1, which shows urban climates, and answer the questions that follow - NSC Geography - Question 2 - 2016 - Paper 1
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Refer to FIGURE 2.1, which shows urban climates, and answer the questions that follow.
2.1.1 Identify the specific urban climate illustrated in FIGURE 2.1.
2.1.2 C... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Refer to FIGURE 2.1, which shows urban climates, and answer the questions that follow - NSC Geography - Question 2 - 2016 - Paper 1
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2.1.1 Identify the specific urban climate illustrated in FIGURE 2.1.
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The specific urban climate illustrated in FIGURE 2.1 is the 'Heat Island' phenomenon.
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2.1.2 Calculate the difference in temperature between the farmland and the city centre.
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The temperature difference calculated between the farmland and the city centre is 3.3°C.
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2.1.3 Name ONE factor, from the sketch, that contributes to higher city temperatures.
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One factor that contributes to higher city temperatures is the presence of buildings and commercial activities.
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2.1.4 Which of the areas (X or Y), will experience more rainfall?
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Area Y will experience more rainfall.
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2.1.5 Will X or Y, receive more insolation?
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Area X will receive more insolation.
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2.1.6 Name ONE strategy evident in the figure that will reduce the effect of the urban climate (answer to QUESTION 2.1.1).
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One strategy to reduce the urban heat effect is the implementation of green walls, roofs, and parkland.
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2.1.7 Name the term used to describe 'heat energy that radiates from urban areas'.
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The term used to describe heat energy that radiates from urban areas is 'Convection currents'.
