O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/22 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q48 Marks
Figs. 4.1 and 4.2 (Insert) show two rivers and their valleys in Africa.
- (a)Describe the rivers and their channels. Fig. 4.1 Fig. 4.2[4]
- (b)Describe the valleys. Fig. 4.1 Fig. 4.2[4]
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- [4] Fig. 4.1 Rivers and channels: Meandering/winding; Sandy; Variable width (river); Low flow/discharge/slow flow; Wide/broad/space available for higher discharge/for river to widen; Shallow; Flat/gentle (gradient) Slip-off slopes. Fig. 4.2 Rivers and channels: Rocky/boulders/flows around rock; Steep (gradient); Variable width (river) Fast flowing/rapids; Island/divides and rejoins/splits or divides into two channels/eyot; Narrow; Shallow; Pools. NOTE This is not a comparison question so do not accept comparatives. Reserve one mark for each photograph.
- [4] Fig. 4.1 valley: Flood plain/plain; Wide; Flat/gentle; Grass/savanna/prairie/bushes. Fig. 4.2 valley: Narrow; V shaped; Steep (sides)/deep; Spurs; Rocky/rocks (sides/rock outcrops); Trees/forest. NOTE This is not a comparison question so do not accept comparatives. Reserve one mark for each photograph.
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