ACTIVITY S
FIGURE 2.3: LIFECYCLE OF A MID-LATITUDE CYCLONE
Open wave
Stationary front
H
Cold
Warm
H
Mature stage
Warm sector
Occlusion
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2.3 Study FIGURE 2.3, a lifecycle of a mid-latitude cyclone.
2.3.1 What evidence indicates that this mid-latitude cyclone is in the
northern hemisphere?
(1x1) (1)
2.3.2 (a) State ONE characteristic of the mature stage of a mid-latitude
cyclone.
(1 x 1) (1)
(b) Differentiate between the main type of clouds associated with
the cold front and the warm front in the mature stage.
(1 x 2) (2)
2.3.3 Discuss how the occlusion stage of the mid-latitude cyclone is
reached.
(2x2) (4)
2.3.4 Draw a labelled cross section to represent a cold front.
(3x1) (3)
2.3.5 Comment on the positive impact that mid-latitude cyclones have on
farming and tourists in the Western Cape.
(2+2) (4)
