Study Fig. 7A and Fig. 7B, which show climate data for Harare and Marrakesh, two cities in Africa. [Figure 7A, Figure 7B]
- (a)Harare is in the southern hemisphere and Marrakesh is in the northern hemisphere. Label each graph with the name of the correct city.[1]
- (b)On Fig. 7A complete the graph to show rainfall of 230mm and temperature of 26°C in March.[2]
- (c)Calculate the annual range of temperature shown on Fig. 7B.[1]
- (d)In Fig. 7B, the temperature rises from January through to July. Suggest why the temperature does not increase during April.[1]
- (e)(i)Complete Fig. 7B by calculating the average sunshine hours for May to September.[1]
- (e)(ii)Suggest why sunshine hours peak in June and July on Fig. 7B.[2]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2010). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] (a) Fig. 7A is Harare, Fig. 7B is Marrakesh
- [2] (b) Correct temperature; Correct rainfall
- [1] (c) 18°C
- [1] (d) Cloud cover / lower sunshine hours; High rainfall
- [1] (e) (i) 10
- [2] (e) (ii) No cloud cover / clear skies; Summer / more daylight hours / sun overhead
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