NSC Geography Practice Questions - National Senior Certificate (NSC) Geography Grade 12 Exam - NSC Geography Practice Questions - National Senior Certificate (NSC) Geography Grade 12 Exam

Question 1

In which latitude range do mid-latitude cyclones typically develop?

Only directly over the polar regions Between 60° and 90° north and south Between 30° and 60° north and south of the equator Between the equator and 10° N/S

Correct Answer:

Between 30° and 60° north and south of the equator

Question 2

What are the four stages in the development of a mid-latitude cyclone, in the correct order?

Wave, eye, spiral, decay Initial, development (mature wave), mature, occluded Formative, immature, mature, dissipating Mature, initial, occluded, dissipating

Correct Answer:

Initial, development (mature wave), mature, occluded

Question 3

In which general direction do mid-latitude cyclones move as they affect South Africa?

From east to west From south to north From north to south From west to east

Correct Answer:

From west to east

Question 4

Which weather changes typically occur as a cold front of a mid-latitude cyclone passes over an area?

No change in temperature but a gradual increase in humidity Temperature drops, pressure rises behind the front and cumulonimbus clouds bring heavy rain Temperature and humidity both rise steadily for several days Temperature rises, pressure falls and skies clear

Correct Answer:

Temperature drops, pressure rises behind the front and cumulonimbus clouds bring heavy rain

Question 5

Why does the south-western Cape receive most of its rainfall in winter?

The Kalahari anticyclone brings moist air in winter Cold fronts associated with mid-latitude cyclones move over the region as the pressure belts shift northward Berg winds bring rain to the coast in winter Tropical cyclones move inland from the warm Indian Ocean

Correct Answer:

Cold fronts associated with mid-latitude cyclones move over the region as the pressure belts shift northward

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