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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically formed from batholiths or laccoliths?

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

    Study Notes

    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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    This is a 3-hour geography exam paper for Grade 11 students, with a total of 150 marks and a term weighting of 60%. It covers various topics in geography.

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