Study Fig. 4, which shows the climate in an area of tropical rainforest. [Figure 4]
- (a)(i)Complete Fig. 4 to show rainfall of 270mm and temperature of 28°C in October.[2]
- (a)(ii)Calculate the annual temperature range.[1]
- (a)(iii)Estimate the total annual rainfall. Circle the answer below. 880 mm 1080 mm 1880 mm 3000 mm[1]
- (a)(iv)What is the evidence that the location is in the northern hemisphere?[1]
- (b)Tick three characteristics of vegetation in an area of tropical rainforest in the table below. drip tip leaves small thorny leaves thick ridged bark thin smooth bark long deep roots shallow buttress roots[3]
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- [2] (a)(i) Correct rainfall plot / Correct temperature plot
- [1] (a)(ii) 4 °C
- [1] (a)(iii) 1880 mm
- [1] (a)(iv) Peak temperature is May to September
- [3] (b) Drip tip leaves / Thin smooth bark / Shallow buttress roots
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