Grade 11 Geography Exam Paper

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What is a characteristic of rocks?

  • They have no strata/bedding planes (correct)
  • They have strata/bedding planes
  • They are always rectangular in shape
  • They are only found on the surface

What type of igneous intrusion forms the landform in photo A?

  • Tors
  • Dome
  • Laccolith
  • Batholith (correct)

How are the landforms in photo A and photo B exposed on the earth's surface?

  • Erosion of sedimentary layers on the surface (correct)
  • Volcanic activity
  • Weathering of igneous rocks
  • Deposition of sedimentary rocks

What is the result of chemical weathering on igneous rocks?

<p>The rock breaks into rectangular blocks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is typically formed from batholiths or laccoliths?

<p>Granite domes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of weathering in the formation of tors and granite domes?

<p>To break down igneous rocks into smaller blocks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the sedimentary layers on the surface as a result of erosion?

<p>They are eroded away (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final result of the process of erosion and weathering on granite domes?

<p>A large granite mass appears on the land surface (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which water contributes to the formation of tors and granite domes?

<p>It seeps into joints of igneous rocks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final result of the process of chemical weathering on igneous rocks?

<p>The rock breaks into rectangular blocks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Exam Information

  • Exam paper consists of 14 pages
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Marks: 150
  • Term weighting: 60%

Exam Structure

  • Section A: Questions 1-2 (120 marks)
    • Question 1: The Atmosphere (60 marks)
    • Question 2: Geomorphology (60 marks)
  • Section B: Question 3: Geographical Skills and Techniques (30 marks)

Instructions and Information

  • Answer all three questions
  • Leave a line open between sub-sections of questions answered
  • Start each question at the top of a new page
  • Number answers correctly according to the numbering system used in the question paper
  • Do not write in the margins of the answer book
  • Answer in full sentences, except when stating, naming, identifying, or listing
  • Units of measurement must be indicated in final answers
  • May use a non-programmable calculator and a magnifying glass
  • Write neatly and legibly

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