O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/22 · May/June 2017 · Q48 Marks
Study Fig. 6, which shows the distribution of hot deserts. [Figure 6]
- (a)Describe the distribution of hot deserts.[3]
- (b)Give one factor that causes low rainfall in these areas.[1]
- (c)(i)Complete Fig. 7 to show a temperature of 40°C at 17:00.[1]
- (c)(ii)Calculate the range of temperature for the day shown on Fig. 7.[1]
- (c)(iii)Describe and explain the temperature variations shown on Fig. 7.[2]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2017). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [3] Straddles tropic of Cancer / Capricorn / 30 °N / S; Both north and south hemisphere; West of continents; Every continent except Europe (and Antarctica) / 5 continents named; Largest area in Africa; Named country
- [1] Cold ocean current offshore / High pressure / Winds over land / trade winds
- [1] Correct graph completion
- [1] 17 °C
- [2] Lowest temp at 0500; Highest temp at 1400; Rises after sunrise / as sun goes higher; Falls as sun goes lower / towards sunset / overnight; Temp peak after insolation peak due to radiation from ground; Reserve 1 for each of describe and explain
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