O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/22 · May/June 2016 · Q48 Marks

Study Fig. 4, which shows the climate for Brazzaville, Congo, which is 4º south of the Equator. [Figure 4]

(a)Complete the graph to show 210mm of rainfall in April.[1]
(b)(i)The annual temperature range is 5°C. Use this information to calculate two possible values for the temperature in July.[2]
(b)(ii)Which of the two temperatures in your answer to (b)(i) is most likely to be the real temperature? Give a reason for your answer.[1]
(c)Describe the variation in sunshine hours per day.[2]
(d)Which two statements below describe the vegetation found in this climate? Statement Broad leaves with drip tips Narrow leaves with drip tips Narrow leaves and thorns Thick bark and deep roots Thick bark and shallow roots Thin bark and deep roots Thin bark and shallow roots[2]

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Mark scheme

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[1] (a) Correct rainfall plot
[2] (b)(i) 26(°C) 33(°C)
[1] (b)(ii) Graph is trending down Sun is not overhead in July Sunshine hours are low
[2] (c) Sunniest / maximum / 6 sunshine hours in March, April and May Cloudiest / minimum / 4 sunshine hours in June, July and August (and October) Varies between 4 hours and 6 hours / range of 2 hours
[2] (d) Broad leaves with drip tips Thin bark and shallow roots

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