Factors Affecting the South African Climate (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What is a plateau?
What is a plateau?
A flat/gently undulating area at high alt
What happens to temperature as altitude increases?
What happens to temperature as altitude increases?
Temperature becomes progressively cooler
Why does temperature decrease with altitude?
Why does temperature decrease with altitude?
Air pressure drops, air thins & retains less heat
Which characteristic describes Highveld regions like Gauteng and Free State?
Which characteristic describes Highveld regions like Gauteng and Free State?
Cooler temps due to high elevation
Why are Lowveld areas like parts of Mpumalanga significantly warmer?
Why are Lowveld areas like parts of Mpumalanga significantly warmer?
They are located at much lower altitudes
What is Johannesburg's approximate altitude and average annual temperature?
What is Johannesburg's approximate altitude and average annual temperature?
1,753m & 16°C
What is the eastern escarpment?
What is the eastern escarpment?
A steep slope where plateau drops to coast
How does the plateau's altitude variation affect agriculture?
How does the plateau's altitude variation affect agriculture?
Different crops thrive at different elevations
Why are plateau regions more prone to frost?
Why are plateau regions more prone to frost?
Due to their altitude & inland position
What is the temperature difference between Johannesburg and Nelspruit?
What is the temperature difference between Johannesburg and Nelspruit?
About 5°C due to 1,000m altitude difference