GRADE 10__ GEOGRAPHY TERM 1 WEEK 6 WORKSHEET 6.
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NAME:___________________________ Moisture in the atmosphere: Concepts of
dew point, condensation level, humidity,
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relative humidity- factors affecting relative
humidity
HINT FOR LEARNERS: ARE YOU
STUDYING THE CONCEPTS WEEKLY?
1 Define the following concepts.
1.1 Dew point:
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1.2 Condensation level:
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1.3 Humidity:
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1.4 Relative humidity:
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2 With reference to the factors affecting relative humidity.
2.1 What are the two main factors affecting relative humidity?
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2.2 Write a paragraph of EIGHT lines to explain how temperature affects relative humidity.
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2.3 Between Durban and Bloemfontein, which one will have high relative humidity?
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2.4 Give a reason for your answer in QUESTION 2.3.
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2.5 Use the following information to calculate relative humidity: Use the correct formula.
1. Water vapour content:10g ,water vapour capacity : 50g
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2.Water vapour content : 5g ,water vapour capacity : 30g
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