2.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions - NSC Geography - Question 2 - 2022 - Paper 1
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2.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A, B, C, or D) next to the ques... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:2.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions - NSC Geography - Question 2 - 2022 - Paper 1
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2.1.1 The type of river flow after heavy rainfall:
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The correct answer is D. Episodic. This type of flow occurs irregularly, typically after significant rainfall.
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2.1.2 Rivers found mostly in the eastern half of South Africa:
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The correct answer is A. Perennial. These rivers flow continuously throughout the year.
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2.1.3 Rivers originate in a high-rainfall region and flow through a dry area:
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The correct answer is C. Episodic. These rivers may not flow year-round due to their dry downstream regions.
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2.1.4 Rivers that only flow through the water table in the wet season:
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The correct answer is B. Periodic. They flow only during wet seasons when the water table is high.
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2.1.5 It is a tributary of a river:
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The correct answer is B. Confluence. This refers to where two rivers meet, with one being a tributary.
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2.1.6 The ability of rock to allow water to pass through:
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The correct answer is A. Permeability. It measures how easily water can flow through rock materials.
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2.1.7 Two factors that will affect the flow of a river:
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The correct answer is (a) (i) and (ii). Both site gradient and general gradient influence water flow rates.
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2.1.8 A higher rate of infiltration will result in:
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The correct answer is (a) All and (ii). Increased infiltration generally leads to lower stream orders and better drainage.
