Can you see that the temperature range increases with distance from the sea? Bloemfontein is furthest inland, and therefore has the greatest temperature range.


Activity 4 Apply your knowledge of factors affecting temperature


Refer to the tables below and the map on page 54 to help you answer these questions. 1 Look at the temperatures for George and Beaufort West.


George Beaufort West


Mean monthly temperature (˚C) January 22 25


July 14 14


1.1 Which place has a higher temperature? 1.2 Give one factor that could account for this. 1.3 What is the temperature range at of: 1.3.1 George? 1.3.2 Beaufort West?


1.4 At which place is the temperature range greater? 1.5 Give one factor that could account for this.


2 Look at the information in the table for George and Cape Town below.


George Cape Town


Mean monthly temperature (˚C) January 22 21


July 14 13


2.1 Give two reasons why you would expect temperatures to be the same at George and Cape Town.


2.2 Suggest one reason why temperatures are lower at Cape Town than at George.


3 Look at the information provided for Durban and Mthatha. Suggest two reasons why Durban is warmer than Mthatha.


Durban Mthatha


Mean monthly temperature (˚C) January 25 22


July 18 12


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